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perfluorocarbon
[pərfloo͡r′ōkär′bəns] any of a group of chemicals with limited capacity for performing the function of hemoglobin in red blood cells by transporting oxygen through the circulatory system. They can be used for certain blood substitute purposes, regardless of the blood type of the patient; are stable at room temperatures; have a pH of 7.4; and are free of infectious pathogens. The blood substitute is an emulsion of perfluorodecalin and perfluorotripropylamine. In gaseous form they cause environmental damage by collecting in the upper atmosphere; in liquid form, some are used in partial liquid ventilation. Also called artificial blood. perfluorocarbon [per-floor´o-kahr″bon] any of various substances chemically related to a hydrocarbons but with the hydrogen atoms replaced by fluorine atoms. In gaseous form they cause environmental damage by collecting in the upper atmosphere; in liquid form, some are used in partial liquid ventilation. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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