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Arterial to end-tidal CO2 gradients during isocapnic hyperventilation
Isocapnic hyperventilation (ICHV) is occasionally used to maintain the end-expired CO2 partial pressure (PETCO2) when the inspired CO2 (PICO2) rises. Whether maintaining PETCO2 with ICHV during an increase of the...
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Memsorb™, a novel CO2 removal device part I: in vitro performance with the Zeus IE®
Soda lime-based CO2 absorbents are safe, but not ideal for reasons of ecology, economy, and dust formation. The Memsorb™ is a novel CO2 removal device that uses cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenator technology instea...
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Memsorb™, a novel CO2 removal device part II: in vivo performance with the Zeus IE®
Memsorb™ (DMF Medical, Halifax, Canada) is a novel device based upon membrane oxygenator technology designed to eliminate CO2 from exhaled gas when using a circle anesthesia circuit. Exhaled gases pass through se...
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