Blood Pump : Ideal Characteristics
1) I should be able to pump up to seven litres of blood per minute.
2) It should not damage cellular and cellular components of blood.
3) All parts coming in contact with blood should have a smooth surface.
4) Assuring no turbulence and no stagnation.
5) Parts like tubing, oxygenators and heat exchangers, which come in contact with blood, should be disposable without contaminating permanent parts of the pump.
6) It should be able to monitor blood flow accurately.
7) Availability of manual operation facility at times of power failure.