Development and Clinical Application of Perfluorochemical Artificial Blood

Abstract

A review of the authors' experience on the use of Fluosol DA. This includes studies on animals and also clinical trials on patients.

Keywords

Artificial Blood Perfluorochemical emulsion Oxygen carrier

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