A cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or heart-lung machine is a machine that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during cardiac surgery. It maintains the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body during the surgery.
A cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or heart-lung machine is a machine that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during cardiac surgery. It maintains the circulation of blood and oxygen throughout the body during the surgery.