The portable and modular cardiopulmonary bypass apparatus has met the above mentioned needs. The apparatus consists of (i) a first cannula assembly means for withdrawing blood from a patient, (ii) a pump means connected to the first cannula assembly means for receiving the withdrawn blood and for moving...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US5383854?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5383854 - Portable and modular cardiopulmonary bypass apparatus and associated aortic balloon catheter and associated method