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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

biomaterials, microemboli, dialyzers, blood oxygenators

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Many people in today’s society depend on devices that contact their blood. Devices such as dialyzers and blood oxygenators are used every day in hemodialysis or coronary bypass. More permanent fixtures are also used such as artificial kidneys and hearts. These devices are wonderful and have contributed to longer and fuller lives for many people. However, man’s attempt to simulate the functions of the human body are simple at best, and there are serious problems that arise. These problems are tolerated by the medical profession at present because (1) they are not completely understood, and (2) the risks posed by the problems are less serious than the condition that is being corrected by the device. This project attempted to evaluate the effects of different materials on human blood.

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