Blood cleaner hastens patient recovery

摘要

A new ultrasound device for use in open-heart surgery could help patients recover quicker.rnThe equipment uses a ceramic plate to create ultrasound waves that help clean the blood of micro-emboli - small clots that can block blood vessels.rnThe firm behind the device, Morgan Technical Ceramics, says it is more flexible and convenient than the filtration and centrifuga-tion systems currently used. It can also be used continuously, is qui-rneter than other devices and does not experience fouling.