Question

Describe Hemopure and explain how it is used.

Answer 1

Answer:Hemopure is a blood substitute developed by Biopure Corporation. *consists of hemoglobin, purified from bovine blood, free in the plasma. *binds oxygen in the lungs then delivers oxygen to the body. *cell-free hemoglobin releases the oxygen more quickly than red blood cells. *risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks.

Explanation:

Answer 2

ANSWER:

Hemopure is a blood substitute that has been approved by the FDA. The blood substitute has been developed by Biopure Corporation.

EXPLANATION:

• The main function of the blood substitute is to recreate the functions of blood in the body namely blood clotting and transporting oxygen.

• Hemopure comes in bags and does not need to be refrigerated like donated blood. This blood can be transfused using needles and tubes. Hemopure contains bovine haemoglobin and can be used for patients who need blood.