OPTIMIZING RESULTS FOR PICCO MEASUREMENTS
VF8 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA 26-23
Optimizing Results for PiCCO Measurements
Various factors like injection, blood temperature baseline, cables, etc. could affect
PiCCO measurements. Below are some suggestions for optimizing results for PiCCO
measurements.
Blood temperature baseline
A good stable baseline is very important before the start of a TD
measurement. Avoid or minimize patient motion or movement during a TD
measurement so baseline errors do not contribute to error conditions.
Temperature fluctuation can also be induced by massive infusion with roller
pumps, patient warming devices (for example, an electric blanket) or
injections just before the TD measurement and pressure changing mattresses.
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.
PiCCO Alarms Allows user to set PiCCO parameter
alarms via alarm limits menu. See
page 5-6.
NOTE: PiCCO alarms annunciate/
flash in the parameter box even if
alarming parameter is not selected to
be displayed in the parameter box.
Not applicable
NOTE:
See page 14-14 for instructions on labeling pressure channels.
See page 14-17 for instructions on pressure label conflicts.
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