sheep decreased PaCO 2 significantly, while the device removed about 70 mL of CO 2 per
minute. This did not result in lower minute ventilation in the Hemolung group. Lungpathology
and CT scans did not show a difference between groups. Conclusion: In an ovine model of
ARDS due to smoke inhalation and burn injury, early institution of ECCO 2 R in
spontaneously breathing animals was effective in removing CO 2 and in reducing PaCO 2 …