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A Chicago man survived 48 hours without lungs using a custom artificial lung device, leading to a successful double transplant.
A 33-year-old man in Chicago survived 48 hours without lungs after doctors removed both infected lungs due to severe pneumonia and sepsis, using a custom artificial lung system to sustain him until a double transplant.
The device, which oxygenated blood and stabilized circulation, allowed organ function to recover and enabled a successful transplant.
Experts praised the innovative technology and medical team’s approach, though the procedure remains limited to specialized centers due to complexity.
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Un hombre de Chicago sobrevivió 48 horas sin pulmones usando un dispositivo de pulmón artificial personalizado, lo que condujo a un exitoso doble trasplante.