[Characteristics of air retention by different extracorporeal filters during artificial circulation]

The paper concerns the present-day problem of estimating the efficiency of the functioning of extracorporeal filters in artificial circulation. A method for laboratory studies of extracorporeal filters is offered. The results obtained with the use of the method are provided in order to compare air retention by modern filters. The interference-killing feature and practical feasibility with the use of the popular standard equipment should be attributed to undoubtful advantages of the method suggested. The data obtained are of interest both for users of extracorporeal filters and those who are engaged in the development of the equipment for artificial circulation.