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This topic has appeared in the English Wikipedia rankings 1 time. It first appeared on 2026-04-29 and was most recently seen on 2026-04-29.
Artificial lungs are designed to replicate the functions of the human lungs - the oxygenation of blood and subsequent removal of carbon dioxide. Generally the term is used to mean extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The only current treatment for diseased lungs is a lung transplant, which carries several risks, and is not readily available. The amount of people needing a lung transplant grows each year, and the supply of available transplants is unable to keep up. With this in mind, research has moved forward with artificial lungs.
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