| 摘要 |
<p>An apparatus for exchanging gases in a liquid is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing (12), a first inlet (14), a gas exchange medium (16), a separator (18), a first outlet (20), and a second inlet and outlet (29, 24). The apparatus may further comprise a circumferential collection gap (48) that collects liquid from the gas exchange medium (16) and directs it toward the first outlet (20). Also, the apparatus may further comprise a compliant chamber (160) positioned near the first inlet. The compliant chamber reduces the overall impedance of the apparatus. The apparatus is particularly well-suited for use as an implantable, artificial lung. In this embodiment, the liquid comprises blood and the apparatus exchanges supplied oxygen for waste carbon dioxide.</p> |
