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Jutta Arens1, Mirko Belliato2, Lars Mikael Broman3,4
1From the Engineering Organ Support Technologies, Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands.
Standardized in-vitro testing protocols are crucial for advancing extracorporeal life support (ECLS) technology. Establishing these protocols ensures consistent, reproducible data for better device development and clinical application.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Device Development
- Cardiopulmonary Support
Background:
- Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) technology has advanced significantly.
- Further improvements in device performance, hemocompatibility, and long-term stability are needed.
- Current early-stage device evaluations lack standardization, hindering data comparison and clinical translation.
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