Dräger Infinity Delta Series - Optimizing Results for Picco Measurements; Quick Reference - Picco Setup

Supplement for Infinity Delta Series Software
66 Supplement – Infinity
®
Delta Series Software VF10.1
Quick Reference - PiCCO Setup
Optimizing Results for PiCCO Measurements
Arterial blood pressure signal
 A good arterial blood pressure signal is mandatory (not under or over dampened). Before TD
measurements, check arterial signal, and if necessary flush pressure line to optimize pressure
signal/values. If there is an unstable or static ART pressure signal, the p-CO curve or value may not
be generated because the calibration in this situation may not be accurate.
Amount of Bolus
 15cc of iced injectate is normally adequate for most adult patients.
 If room temperature injectate is used, it is recommended that 20cc of injectate be used.
Thermodilution (TD) Measurements
 Always try to make at least three thermodilution measurements to calibrate the PCCO measurement.
 Wait until READY is displayed before injection.
 Check that valid C.O average values are obtained before saving these values.
Pulse Contour Parameters Setup Menu
Menu Item Description Available Settings
CVP Value Allows user to select a CVP Value.
NOTE: The auto CVP Value, if
available, is used until the manual
CVP Value menu is enabled. If auto
CVP Value is unavailable or is out of
range, a default of 5 mmHg is used.
5 mmHg (default)
0 mmHg to 50 mmHg
(in increments of 1 mmHg)
CAUTION
When using PiCCO, the Filter setting in the ART menu should be set to 16Hz or 32Hz only. Using the
Filter setting of 8Hz may affect PiCCO measurement accuracy.
CAUTION
The delivered injectate volume must always match the Injectate Volume setting in the
Thermodilution menu. Administering an injectate volume that is different from the Injectate Volume
setting can significantly affect the accuracy of the thermodilution measurement
.