From 460f5f2c40748ac8e476f33c578f8c8ba4d2e918 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: xeram Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:59:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add Artificial Lung: Advancing Respiratory Support and Saving Lives --- ...ng-Respiratory-Support-and-Saving-Lives.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Artificial-Lung%3A-Advancing-Respiratory-Support-and-Saving-Lives.md diff --git a/Artificial-Lung%3A-Advancing-Respiratory-Support-and-Saving-Lives.md b/Artificial-Lung%3A-Advancing-Respiratory-Support-and-Saving-Lives.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba8bad6 --- /dev/null +++ b/Artificial-Lung%3A-Advancing-Respiratory-Support-and-Saving-Lives.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +Respiratory failure remains one of the most critical challenges in modern medicine. For patients with severe lung diseases or acute respiratory distress, traditional ventilation may not be enough. This is where the artificial lung emerges as a life-saving innovation, offering advanced respiratory support when natural lung function is compromised. + +What Is an Artificial Lung? +An [artificial lung](https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/artificial-lung-market-38470) is a medical device designed to replicate the gas-exchange function of human lungs. It oxygenates blood and removes carbon dioxide externally, allowing the patient’s lungs to rest or recover. Unlike conventional ventilators that rely on lung mechanics, artificial lungs work by directly interacting with the bloodstream. + +Artificial lung systems are most commonly used in extracorporeal life support (ECLS) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapies. + +How Does an Artificial Lung Work? +The artificial lung functions through a process called extracorporeal gas exchange, which involves: + +Blood being diverted from the patient’s circulation + +Passing through a membrane oxygenator + +Oxygen being added while carbon dioxide is removed + +The oxygenated blood being returned to the body + +This process bypasses damaged or failing lungs, ensuring adequate oxygen delivery to vital organs. \ No newline at end of file