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A blood-gas infuser is a medical device used to supply a body with oxygen. It cannot, however, replace the function of the lungs on a long-term basis.  
[[Image:bloodgasinfusor.jpg|thumb|left|In 2371, the Doctor used a blood-gas infuser when Neelix's lungs were removed by a Vidiian. (VOY: "Phage") ]]A blood-gas infuser is a medical device used to supply a body with oxygen. It cannot, however, replace the function of the lungs on a long-term basis.  


Medical instrument used to stabilize oxygen levels of a patient in respiratory distress.
Medical instrument used to stabilize oxygen levels of a patient in respiratory distress.
In 2371, the Doctor used a blood-gas infuser when Neelix's lungs were removed by a Vidiian. (VOY: "Phage")


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[[Category: Medical]]

Latest revision as of 20:02, 16 February 2009

In 2371, the Doctor used a blood-gas infuser when Neelix's lungs were removed by a Vidiian. (VOY: "Phage")

A blood-gas infuser is a medical device used to supply a body with oxygen. It cannot, however, replace the function of the lungs on a long-term basis.

Medical instrument used to stabilize oxygen levels of a patient in respiratory distress.