ECMO Consoles, Testing and Preventive Maintenance

This course is designed for aspiring cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO equipment technicians, focusing on the essential aspects of ECMO console technology. Students will delve into the operational theory, safety features, and common failure modes of contemporary ECMO equipment. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and extensive hands-on laboratory sessions, learners will master the procedures for routine inspections, calibration verification, and preventive maintenance tasks. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting technical documentation, utilizing specialized test equipment, and adhering to industry-standard safety protocols. Successful completion ensures students are proficient in maintaining critical life support systems, enhancing patient safety and operational readiness.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

CPB 105 CPB 110

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to ECMO Systems and Console Fundamentalslecture

02Lesson 2: ECMO Console Components and Operational Principleslecture

03Lesson 3: Safety Systems, Alarms, and Emergency Procedureslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Initial ECMO Console Setup and Functional Checkslab

05Lesson 5: Power Systems, Batteries, and Electrical Safetylecture

06Lesson 6: Fluidics and Pumping Mechanisms in ECMO Consoleslecture

07Lesson 7: Sensors, Transducers, and Data Acquisition Systemslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Troubleshooting Common System Faults & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Preventive Maintenance Schedules and Documentationlecture

10Lesson 10: Performance Verification and Calibration Procedureslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Protocol Executionlab

12Lesson 12: Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques and Repair Strategieslecture

13Lesson 13: Software Updates, Data Management, and Cybersecurity Basicslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Full ECMO Console Decommissioning, Maintenance, and Commissioningassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to ECMO Systems and Console Fundamentals","Week 2: Lesson 2: ECMO Console Components and Operational Principles","Week 3: Lesson 3: Safety Systems, Alarms, and Emergency Procedures","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Initial ECMO Console Setup and Functional Checks","Week 5: Lesson 5: Power Systems, Batteries, and Electrical Safety","Week 6: Lesson 6: Fluidics and Pumping Mechanisms in ECMO Consoles","Week 7: Lesson 7: Sensors, Transducers, and Data Acquisition Systems","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Troubleshooting Common System Faults & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Preventive Maintenance Schedules and Documentation","Week 10: Lesson 10: Performance Verification and Calibration Procedures","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Protocol Execution","Week 12: Lesson 12: Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques and Repair Strategies","Week 13: Lesson 13: Software Updates, Data Management, and Cybersecurity Basics","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Full ECMO Console Decommissioning, Maintenance, and Commissioning"]