Issue |
J Extra Corpor Technol
Volume 21, Number 4, December 1989
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Page(s) | 28 - 29 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/1989214028 | |
Published online | 22 August 2023 |
Case report
Failure of Electrical Mains and Backup Generator Supply During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Cork Regional Hospital, Cardlothoraclc Surgery Unit, Wilton, Cork, Ireland
* Address correspondence to: Martin Hargrove, Cork Regional Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland
Electrical failure during cardiopulmonary bypass is serious, but fortunately a rare occurrence. We report a case of main power failure, associated with total equipment failure caused by a backup generator power surge. The measures taken in the successful management of such an accident are described.
Key words: Accidents / electrical failure / emergency generator / cardiopulmonary bypass
© 1989 AMSECT
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