Artificial Organs and Clinical TE

Question 1

Parts of the body - external replacement

Answer 1

• voice box
• heart
• lung
• liver
• kidney

Question 2

Advantages to artificial organs

Answer 2

• no damage to host site
• no immuno-rejection issues
• surgical procedures are rapid
• waiting lists can be cut

Question 3

Define haemodialysis

Answer 3

blood from the body passed over a membrane to regulate the balance of fluid and minerals carried in the bloodstream

Question 4

common strategies to combat critical heart problems

Answer 4

• valve replacements
• bypass operations
• heart-assist devices - pumps and pacemakers

Question 5

what is plasmapheresis?

Answer 5

process similar to dialysis for the liver

Question 6

what is myskin?

Answer 6

• silicone coated with a plasma polymer film which supports the growth of skin cells
• cells harvested from thigh of patient for culture
• once cultured, myskin is applied so that cells are in contact with the wound bed

Question 7

When is dermagraft used?

Answer 7

diabetic foot ulcers