Development of a Perfusion Module with Automatic Parameter Maintenance in Feedback Mode
摘要
This article presents the development and experimental testing of a perfusion module for the extracorporeal anti-ischemic protection of a donor heart using an automatic control system. The research addresses a key problem in transplantology: the limited viability of donor organs during traditional preservation. The module is based on a closed hydraulic circuit with peristaltic pumps, a temperature-controlled chamber, and sensors. Computer modeling in MATLAB/Simulink optimized the design by analyzing fluid flow balance and system stability. Experimental effectiveness was confirmed on isolated rat hearts. Hypothermic (+8 ℃) perfusion with an oxygenated HTK solution was maintained for 12 h at 0.3 ml/min and 10 cm H₂O pressure, compared to a control group using static hypothermia (+4 ℃). The results demonstrated that the module successfully restored sinus rhythm (268–325 beats/min) and contractile function (left ventricular pressure up to 82 mmHg) after reperfusion. This study confirms the module's efficacy for the long-term preservation of donor heart viability. The combination of engineering solutions (modeling, automated control) and medical technology offers promising prospects for optimizing dynamic organ preservation methods.