A new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coil has been tested. The thinner walls give a better heat transfer so that an output temperature of 32.7°C occurs at 150 ml/min under test. This is higher than any PVC coil previously tested.
Suggestions are made about methods of further improving the performance.
References
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RussellW. J. (1969a): “A New Approach in Heat Exchangers for Massive Transfusion”, Brit. J. Anaesth., 41, 338–344.
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RussellW. J. (1969b): “A Discussion of the Problems of Heat Exchangers for Massive Transfusion”. Brit. J. Anaesth., 41, 345–351.
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RussellW. J. (1974): “A Review of Blood Warmers for Massive Transfusion”, Anaesth. Intern. Care, 2, 109–130.
