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Perfluorocarbons useful tools for medicine.

S Rüdiger¹, U Gross, E Kemnitz

¹Institute of Chemistry, Humboldt-University, Hessische Str. 1-2, D-10115 Berlin, Germany. stephan=ruediger@chemie.hu-berlin.de.

European Journal of Medical Research

|May 12, 2000

Summary

Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) offer unique properties making them valuable medical tools. Their inertness and oxygen solubility are key, but ultra-purity is crucial for many applications.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Medical Chemistry

Background:

Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) possess unique chemical and physical properties.
These properties, including physiological inertness, make PFCs valuable in medical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the diverse medical applications of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs).
To emphasize the critical role of PFC ultra-purity in various medical uses.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on Perfluorocarbon (PFC) applications in medicine.
Analysis of the chemical and physical properties of PFCs relevant to medical use.

Main Results:

PFCs are utilized in medicine due to their inertness and oxygen solubility.
Several applications leverage properties beyond oxygen solubility.
Ultra-purity of PFCs is essential for many medical applications.

Conclusions:

Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) are versatile medical tools.
The specific properties of PFCs, especially ultra-purity, dictate their suitability for different medical applications.

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