title: Clinical design functions: round table discussions on the bioengineering of liquid ventilators.
abstract: During the 6th International Symposium on Perfluorocarbon Application and Liquid Ventilation, a round table discussion on bioengineering was held in which different experts shared their opinions and experiences about the use of a total liquid ventilator design for clinical applications. To structure the discussion, all experts were invited to contribute their knowledge within the context of three matrixes related to the liquid ventilators: 1) function and technology, 2) ventilation modes, and 3) risk analyses. The outcome of this international conference recommends continued development of a total liquid ventilator toward clinical applications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, Milano, Italy.
authors.forename: Maria Laura
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Costantino
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Micheau
authors.forename: Thomas H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Shaffer
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tredici
authors.forename: Marla R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Wolfson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D021061:Liquid Ventilation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*