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J Extra Corpor Technol
Volume 37, Number 3, September 2005
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Page(s) | 278 - 281 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/200537278 | |
Published online | 15 September 2005 |
Scientific Article
Variations in Battery Life of a Heart—Lung Machine Using Different Pump Speeds, Pressure Loads, Boot Material, Centrifugal Pump Head, Multiple Pump Usage, and Battery Age
Address correspondence to: Cornelius Marshall, BSc, CCP, Cardiac Theatres, Cork University Hospital, Wilton Cork, Ireland. E-mail: hargrovem@shb.ie
Electrical failure during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has previously been reported to occur in 1 of every 1500 cases. Most heart—lung machine pump consoles are equipped with built-in battery back-up units. Battery run times of these devices are variable and have not been reported. Different conditions of use can extend battery life in the event of electrical failure. This study was designed to examine the run time of a fully charged battery under various conditions of pump speed, pressure loads, pump boot material, multiple pump usage, and battery life. Battery life using a centrifugal pump also was examined. The results of this study show that battery life is affected by pump speed, circuit pressure, boot stiffness, and the number of pumps in service. Centrifugal pumps also show a reduced drain on battery when compared with roller pumps. These elements affect the longevity and performance of the battery. This information could be of value to the individual during power failure as these are variables that can affect the battery life during such a challenging scenario.
Key words: electrical failure / battery life / heart lung machine
© 2005 AMSECT
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