Explain the design, function and disadvantage of the three types of oxygenators used in the cardiopulmonary bypass machine. For heparin-coated membrane oxygenator, what is the function of heparin in the design.

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Explain the design, function and disadvantage of the three types of oxygenators used in the cardiopulmonary bypass machine. For heparin-coated membrane oxygenator, what is the function of heparin in the design.
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