Abstract
BackgroundIn this study, a new algorithm was developed for estimating the pump outflow of a pneumatic ventricular assist device (p-VAD). The pump outflow estimation algorithm was derived from the ideal gas equation and determined the change in blood-sac volume of a p-VAD using two external pressure sensors.ObjectivesBased on in vitro experiments, the algorithm was revised to consider the effects of structural compliance caused by volume changes in an implanted unit, an air driveline, and the pressure difference between the sensors and the implanted unit.MethodsIn animal experiments, p-VADs were connected to the left ventricles and the descending aorta of three calves (70–100 kg). Their outflows were estimated using the new algorithm and compared to the results obtained using an ultrasonic blood flow meter (UBF) (TS-410, Transonic Systems Inc., Ithaca, NY, USA).ResultsThe estimated and measured values had a Pearson’s correlation coefficient of 0.864. The pressure sensors were installed at the external controller and connected to the air driveline on the same side as the external actuator, which made the sensors easy to manage.
Highlights
In this study, a new algorithm was developed for estimating the pump outflow of a pneumatic ventricular assist device (p-VAD)
Design of the stroke volume estimation system of a p‐VAD The SV of a pneumatic p-VAD is determined by the expanding volume of the air pocket in the unit, which is driven by an external pneumatic actuator [12]
The estimation method suggested can be applied to conventional pneumatic p-VADs; it cannot be applied to the continuous rotary pumps that are primarily used at present [8]
Summary
A new algorithm was developed for estimating the pump outflow of a pneumatic ventricular assist device (p-VAD). The pump outflow estimation algorithm was derived from the ideal gas equation and determined the change in blood-sac volume of a p-VAD using two external pressure sensors. Methods: In animal experiments, p-VADs were connected to the left ventricles and the descending aorta of three calves (70–100 kg). Their outflows were estimated using the new algorithm and compared to the results obtained using an ultrasonic blood flow meter (UBF) (TS-410, Transonic Systems Inc., Ithaca, NY, USA).
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