1 Introduction
1.1 Finapres Nova
The Finapres NOVA is intended to be used with patients who have a need for a
noninvasive blood pressure and hemodynamic monitor. The noninvasive blood
pressure waveform is measured on the subject’s finger. The Finapres NOVA
provides a noninvasive characterization of the arterial circulation and its beat-to-
beat variability in pressure and flow and in various hemodynamic parameters
derived from these pressure and flow signals. Cardiac output derived from the
flow signal requires a calibration with thermodilution.
The Finapres NOVA has the option to include additional modules to extend its
functionality with ECG and SpO2 measurements and blood pressure calibration.
When the SpO2 module is present, the Finapres NOVA can additionally monitor
the functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and the pulse
rate.
When the ECG module is present, the Finapres NOVA can additionally monitor the
ECG parameters of a patient and their pulse rate. Alarms concerning the pulse
rate will be available from the monitor. The ECG module provides only a visual
clinical alarm.
When the blood pressure calibration module is present, the Finapres NOVA can
additionally provide an upper arm non-invasive blood pressure measurement to
determine the blood pressure value for calibration.
The Finapres NOVA is intended to be used for subjects above 18 years of age.
The Finapres NOVA is intended for use in a professional medical environment.
Except of the ECG module, no visual clinical alarms are given by the
Finapres Nova. The Finapres Nova can generate alerts for technical but
not for clinical issues.
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