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HypO3Zone

HypO3zone - Systemischer Verkeimungs-schutz von Wasserkreisläufen in Hypothermiegeräten mittels Ozon

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About the project

Hypothermia devices (HCU) are used both in cardiac surgery and in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy to regulate the patient's blood temperature. It is known from cardiac surgery that the water circuits of HCUs can be bacterially contaminated and, under unfavorable conditions, can lead to a nosocomial infection of the patient with Mycobacterium chimaera, among others. The addition of chemical disinfectants to the water is problematic. In addition, it represents an increasing cost factor due to the necessary use of materials and personnel.

The project partners Innovatec Gerätetechnik GmbH, Fachhochschule Dortmund and HS Bonn Rhein Sieg have set themselves the goal of this research project to develop an automated device for verifiable water disinfection in HCUs. The requirements of the users are taken into account through the participation of the cardiotechnology department of the University Hospital Bergmannsheil Bochum.

Contact & Team

Contact person

Portrait von Markus Bongert __ Portrait of Markus Bongert
Markus Bongert, Dipl.-Ing.
Fax
  • +49 231 91129696
Office hours

By arrangement

Management

Portrait von Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ruth Kaesemann __ Portrait of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ruth Kaesemann
Prof. Ruth Kaesemann, Dr.-Ing.
Fax
  • +49 231 91129334
Office hours

Mondays 11-12:30, during the semester break by appointment via e-mail.

Team

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