Could you answer question 12 asap please? As discussed in class, most current me

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Could you answer question 12 asap please? As discussed in class, most current membrane oxygenators utilize hollow microporous fibers for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange According to one manufacturer of hollow microporous fibers, the permeability to oxygen. Pm(O_2) = 10 times 10^-4 cc/(sec-cm^2 -cm Hg) Using this value for Pm(O_2), calculate the surface area of hollow microporous fibers required to provide respiratory support to an adult patient. Does your calculation match the surface area requirements of current clinical-use membrane oxygenators. If not, why not.

Explanation / Answer

Pm= pga

10*10^-4= 1000*10*A

A=10*10^-4/10000=10 CM2

CURRENT MEMBRANES ARE AVAILABLE FROM 10CM2 RANGE TO 2500CM2 AND 4500CM2

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