Per the manufacturer's subsidiary, the temperature was unstable, showing 40 degrees celsius during hypothermia.
The flow rate was approximately three liters per min (l/min).
About 10 minutes before the ventilator was removed, there was a noticeable difference in measurement.
The bpm showed that the be was -8, while the laboratory machine showed that the be was -2.
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During cpb, the laboratory machine data was used to correct the values on the bpm.
Recalibration was preformed, but there was no improvement.
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It was reported that during use of the device for cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) the blood parameter monitor (bpm) displayed abnormal temperature and base excess (be) values.
The surgical procedure was completed successfully.
There was no delay, no blood loss, nor adverse consequences to the patient.
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