Bubble oxygenator
Bubble Oxygenator
A Bubble Oxygenator (pronunciation: /ˈbʌb(ə)l ˌɒksɪˈdʒɛneɪtə/) is a type of oxygenator used in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The term originates from the English words "bubble" and "oxygenator", referring to the method of oxygenation which involves the bubbling of oxygen through the blood.
Function
The Bubble Oxygenator functions by allowing oxygen to bubble through the blood, thereby oxygenating it. This process is crucial during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, where the oxygenator serves as the patient's lungs, oxygenating the blood before it is returned to the patient's body.
Types
There are two main types of Bubble Oxygenators: the disc type and the column type. The disc type has a series of discs that increase the surface area for oxygenation, while the column type uses a column of bubbles to oxygenate the blood.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Bubble Oxygenators are simple in design and relatively inexpensive to produce. However, they have largely been replaced by membrane oxygenators due to the potential for air embolism and the inability to remove carbon dioxide efficiently.
Related Terms
- Oxygenator: A medical device that is capable of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood of patient during surgical procedures.
- Cardiopulmonary bypass: A technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery.
- Membrane oxygenator: A device used to add oxygen to, and remove carbon dioxide from, the blood.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bubble oxygenator
- Wikipedia's article - Bubble oxygenator
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