The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 32, 558-562, Copyright © 1981 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Clinical performance of microporous polypropylene hollow-fiber oxygenator
K Suma, T Tsuji, Y Takeuchi, K Inoue, K Shiroma, T Yoshikawa and J Narumi
A newly developed polypropylene hollow-fiber oxygenator was used from June
1979, to July, 1980, in 100 patients undergoing open-heart operation.
Adequate oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination were observed
throughout perfusion in spite of a relatively low ratio of oxygen flow to
blood flow. Plasma hemoglobin level was maintained low after long hours of
perfusion. There were no complications related to the oxygenator during or
after the operation. Because of its highly efficient performance as well as
small size and easy handling, this oxygenator is being used routinely
during open-heart procedures in our hospital.