title: An automated aspirating-backflush system for fluid-gas exchange and retinal manipulation.
abstract: We have designed a new instrument for use in fluid-gas exchange and retinal manipulation that combines automated aspiration with reflux capabilities. Reflux capability further reduces trauma to the retina when performing procedures using active linear aspiration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: McCuen
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hickingbotham
mesh_terms: D001826:Body Fluids / Q000502:physiology; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000502:physiology; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D010100:Oxygen / Q000502:physiology; D012160:Retina / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery*; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen