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7. Zero the transducer. After a successful zeroing, turn off the stopcock to the atmosphere and turn on the stopcock to
the patient.
WARNING
If measuring intracranial pressure (ICP) with a sitting patient, level the transducer with the top of the
patient’s ear. Incorrect leveling may give incorrect values.
14.5 Understanding the IBP Display
The IBP measurement is displayed on the monitor as a waveform and numeric pressures. The figure below shows the
waveform and numerics for the Art pressure. For different pressures, this display may be slightly different.
1. Waveform
2. Pressure unit
3. Systolic pressure
4. Diastolic pressure
5. Mean pressure
6. PPV measurement
Heparinized
fluid bag
Flushing set
Pressure
Adapter cable for using
disposable transducers
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