Safety Devices

Question 1

Level detector - purpose, how does it work

Answer 1

Placed 300 mls according to manufacturer IFU.

Question 2

Talk through the safety devices on your pump and how they work

Answer 2

Level detector
Bubble detector - arterial and cardioplegia
Arterial filter and vanguard filter
Arterial and cardioplegia pressure transducers
Gas pendant
Temperature probe thresholds
Cardioplegia delivery stop link to main pump