摘要 |
<p>A fluid flow and pressure control system (10) having an accumulator (3) with a first chamber (7) and a second chamber (9) separated by a flexible membrane (11), a diaphragm or venturi pump (29) in fluid communication with the first chamber (7), a peristaltic pump or valve (21) in fluid communication with the second chamber (9), a volume sensor (13) communicating with the accumulator (3) for sensing volume changes in the second chamber (9), a surgical tool (5) in fluid communication with the second chamber (9) and a computer (17) for controlling the operation of the diaphragm or venturi pump (29) and the peristaltic pump (21) in response to a signal generated by the volume sensor (13).</p> |