Artificial Lung

An artificial Lung

An artificial lung, also known as a respiratory implant, is a device able to completely replace a lung in case of a major injury. Artificial lungs are more susceptible to weapon blasts, such as those caused by a compressed teryon beam, than the Human lung.

The procedure of replacing a respiratory implant is done conforming to VanDorens technique and has a mortality rate of 2.4%; any well-equipped medical facility can perform this procedure. Placing a respiratory implant is done by a medical team of six.

• 1 Surgeon
• 1 Anesthetist
• 2 Nurses
• 2 Medical technicians

If necessary the surgeon can call for extra medical personnel.

Prior to the operation, a neural caliper is used to anesthetize the patient after which the operation begins. The implant is placed via a mid line entry. When the operation is finished the patient has to stay in post-op for at least 4 hours. (TNG: "Samaritan Snare")