An in vitro evaluation of an automatic clamp for use with centrifugal pumps

Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology

Volumn 29, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 154-157

  Vocelka, Craig R ^a   Thomas, Robert ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

Author keywords

Cardiopulmonary bypass; Centrifugal pump; Safety device

Indexed keywords

AIR EMBOLISM; ARTICLE; AUTOMATION; CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS; DEVICE; TISSUE PERFUSION;

EID: 0030845945     PISSN: 00221058     EISSN: 29698960     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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