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Advanced Surface Coatings for Blood Filters: Optimizing Filtration Efficiency and Hemocompatibility

Blood filters are critical components in medical devices, ensuring the removal of impurities, clots, and cellular debris to maintain safe and effective blood flow. Despite their essential role, these filters often face challenges such as fouling, thrombosis, and reduced filtration efficiency. This article examines the challenges associated with blood filter performance, the advancements in surface […]

Advanced Surface Coatings to Minimize Pump-Induced Thrombosis in ECMO Systems

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) systems are critical in life-support procedures, providing temporary cardiac and respiratory support for patients with severe heart or lung failure. A key component of these systems is the pump, which circulates blood through the circuit and ensures effective gas exchange. However, the interaction of blood with pump surfaces can lead to […]