artificial lung

An artificial lung, also known as an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) device, is a machine that takes over the function of the natural lungs. It filters blood, removing carbon dioxide and adding oxygen, then returns it to the body. This technology is used when the lungs can’t adequately provide oxygen or remove waste gases due to illness or injury. It acts as a temporary life support, giving the lungs time to heal or helping patients recover from severe respiratory failure. The device involves blood being diverted from the body, processed externally, and then reintegrated seamlessly.