New Blood-Cleansing Device Removes Pathogens, Toxins From Blood

jan_jes writes: A team of scientists at the Wyss Institute last year described the development of a device to treat sepsis that works by mimicking the human spleen. The device cleanses pathogens and toxins from blood flowing through a dialysis-like circuit. Now the team has developed an improved device that works with conventional antibiotic therapies and is better positioned for near-term use in clinics. The improved design will be described in the October issue of Biomaterials. This approach can be administered quickly, even without identifying the infectious agent.

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How does it work on carpet?

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How well does this blood cleansing device work on carpet? Say, an area of about 10'x12'? Just asking out of curiosity.