Flow Rate and Low Hematocrit Measurements for In Vitro Blood Processing With Doppler Ultrasound. 2020

Baptiste Pialot, and Jeremie Gachelin, and Mickael Tanter, and Jean Provost, and Olivier Couture

In vitro techniques for the processing of flowing blood and its components have recently emerged from microfluidics. The blood flow rate and hematocrit are two keys parameters to monitor for guaranteeing the reliability of these techniques. But, there is a lack of monitoring methods adapted to low flow rates and small tubing. In this study, we exploit minimization approaches of continuous Doppler measurements to survey the blood flow rate. Combined with a packing factor model, we also estimate hematocrit from the Doppler spectrum. The presented method is implemented with a continuous-wave (CW) Doppler probe mounted on a 3D-printed support. The accuracy of the flow rate was measured in the range from 0.5 to 1.5 mL/min. For each of four different blood bags, hematocrit in the range under 8% was estimated from the Doppler spectrum using a packing factor model derived from the other three bags. Flow rate estimation shows a mean measurement error under 3% for a measurement time of 2 s. The mean error is still under 5% for a measurement time of 0.5 s. Hematocrit estimation for the four blood bags shows errors of 1.4%, 1.1%, 0.67%, and 0.70% Hct for a measurement time of 5 s. The versatility and simplicity of the method make it highly valuable for in vitro blood processing, in particular for low hematocrit blood fractionation techniques derived from microfluidics, as it can be performed through sterile tubing.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008954 Models, Biological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D001783 Blood Flow Velocity A value equal to the total volume flow divided by the cross-sectional area of the vascular bed. Blood Flow Velocities,Flow Velocities, Blood,Flow Velocity, Blood,Velocities, Blood Flow,Velocity, Blood Flow
D006400 Hematocrit The volume of packed RED BLOOD CELLS in a blood specimen. The volume is measured by centrifugation in a tube with graduated markings, or with automated blood cell counters. It is an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, ANEMIA shows a low value; POLYCYTHEMIA, a high value. Erythrocyte Volume, Packed,Packed Red-Cell Volume,Erythrocyte Volumes, Packed,Hematocrits,Packed Erythrocyte Volume,Packed Erythrocyte Volumes,Packed Red Cell Volume,Packed Red-Cell Volumes,Red-Cell Volume, Packed,Red-Cell Volumes, Packed,Volume, Packed Erythrocyte,Volume, Packed Red-Cell,Volumes, Packed Erythrocyte,Volumes, Packed Red-Cell
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000465 Algorithms A procedure consisting of a sequence of algebraic formulas and/or logical steps to calculate or determine a given task. Algorithm
D012815 Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted Computer-assisted processing of electric, ultrasonic, or electronic signals to interpret function and activity. Digital Signal Processing,Signal Interpretation, Computer-Assisted,Signal Processing, Digital,Computer-Assisted Signal Interpretation,Computer-Assisted Signal Interpretations,Computer-Assisted Signal Processing,Interpretation, Computer-Assisted Signal,Interpretations, Computer-Assisted Signal,Signal Interpretation, Computer Assisted,Signal Interpretations, Computer-Assisted,Signal Processing, Computer Assisted
D018608 Ultrasonography, Doppler Ultrasonography applying the Doppler effect, with frequency-shifted ultrasound reflections produced by moving targets (usually red blood cells) in the bloodstream along the ultrasound axis in direct proportion to the velocity of movement of the targets, to determine both direction and velocity of blood flow. (Stedman, 25th ed) Doppler Ultrasonography,Doppler Ultrasound,Doppler Ultrasound Imaging,Doppler Ultrasound Imagings,Doppler Ultrasounds,Imaging, Doppler Ultrasound,Imagings, Doppler Ultrasound,Ultrasound Imaging, Doppler,Ultrasound Imagings, Doppler,Ultrasound, Doppler,Ultrasounds, Doppler

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