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New Machine Keeps Donated Lungs Alive for Hours
28 Jul
Summary
- A new machine will keep donated lungs viable for six hours.
- This advanced technology is now available on the NHS.
- The device artificially maintains organs before transplantation.
Donated lungs can now be preserved for up to six hours using a novel machine recently introduced to the NHS. This significant advancement in medical technology allows organs to be kept viable for an extended period outside the body.
The artificial device is designed to maintain the donated lungs in an optimal state before they are transplanted. This extended window of viability offers greater flexibility and could lead to improved success rates for lung transplant surgeries across the nation.
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