Adult extracorporeal oxygenator Membrane Oxygenator

A membrane oxygenator is a medical device used in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures to oxygenate and remove carbon dioxide from blood. It consists of a thin layer of gas-permeable membrane that separates the blood and gas flow within the device. During ECMO or CPB, blood is diverted from the body to the oxygenator, where it flows on one side of the membrane. Oxygen is delivered to the blood through the membrane, while carbon dioxide is removed. The oxygenated blood is then returned to the body via a pump. Membrane oxygenators are commonly used in critical care settings when a patient's lungs are unable to provide sufficient oxygenation or ventilation. They may be used as a temporary measure while a patient recovers from a respiratory illness or injury, or as a bridge to lung transplantation.