Question

The equipment used for extra corporeal circulation of blood during cardiac surgery is called:

• A. Ventilator
• B. Dialyser
• C. Heart lung machine
• D. Pacemaker

Hint:

The heart-lung machine is a critical device for surgeries where the heart must be temporarily stopped.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The heart-lung machine is used during cardiac surgeries to take over the function of the heart and lungs. It circulates the blood and maintains oxygenation and circulation while the surgeon works on the heart. The ventilator helps with breathing, the dialyser is used in kidney dialysis, and a pacemaker regulates heart rhythm.
Conclusion: The correct equipment for extra corporeal circulation of blood is the heart-lung machine.