医疗仪器临床应用：第七章 生命支持设备.docVIP

第七章 生命支持设备 第一节 生命支持系统LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM The phrase life support refers to the medications and equipment used to keep people alive in medical situations. These people have one or more failing organs or organ systems, and would not be able to survive without assistance. The organs and organ systems that often fail and require life support are breathing (respiratory system); heart and blood pressure (cardiovascular system); kidney (renal system); and intestines (gastrointestinal system). The brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) may also fail, but in this case life support is directe