Philips IntelliVue X2 User Manual

Calibrating Reusable Transducer CPJ840J6 13 Monitoring Invasive Pressure
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Calibrating Reusable Transducer CPJ840J6
Depending on your monitor’s configuration, you may be able to perform a calibration in monitoring
mode. Perform a mercury calibration when you use a new transducer, and at regular intervals according
to your hospital policy. You require:
•standard sphygmomanometer.
•sterile 10cc syringe with heparinised solution.
• 3-way stopcock.
•approximately 25cm of tubing.
Making the Pressure Calibration
WARNING Never perform the invasive pressure calibration while a patient is being monitored.
1 Zero the transducer.
2 Connect the syringe and manometer.
a. Attach the tubing to the manometer.
b. Connect the 3-way stopcock to the stopcock that is not connected to the patient catheter when
you measure a patient.
c. Attach the syringe to one port and the manometer tubing to the other port.
d. Open the port to the manometer.
3 Move the syringe barrel in and raise the mercury to 200mmHg (30kPa). 200mmHg is the
recommended calibration pressure.
4 In the Setup Pressure menu, select Cal. Press.
M1006A
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PIN
PRESS
PRESS
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ZERO
tubing to manometer
Syringe with
heparinised solution
Off
Patient
connection
stoppered
Pressure connector on
monitor

Philips IntelliVue X2 Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	IntelliVue X2
Category	Control Unit
Language	English