Schiller ARGUS LCM PLUS - IBP Monitoring; Preparing IBP Measurement

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Operating Instruction IBP monitoring 4.5
Art. no.: 2.510474 rev.: d
ARGUS LCM/PLUS
4.5 IBP monitoring
4.5.1 Preparing IBP measurement
1. Unpack the disposable measuring kit and check all tube connections for tight-
ness.
2. Secure the infusion bag and connect the infusion tube to the bag.
3. Hang the measuring kit in the holder and secure the holder.
4. Connect the cable of the transducer to the adapter cable.
5. Connect the cable to the unit.
V Carefully read the manufacturer's instructions before using the invasive blood
pressure kit.
V When applying the kit to the patient, make sure that absolutely no air penetrates
the system.
V To achieve correct arterial pressure measurement, the pressure sensor must be
installed on the level of the right atrium.
V If the pressure sensor's position is moved after calibration, this might lead to
wrong low or high values.
V If an invasive catheter for blood pressure measurement is introduced into an ar-
terial vessel, the circulation in the terminal vessels must be checked in regular in-
tervals.
V Single-use sensors and valves must not be reused.
V To grant the patient's safety, it must be ensured that neither the electrodes nor
the patient, or persons touching the patient, come into contact with conducting
objects, even if these are earthed.
V Precautions must be observed when using high frequency surgical equipment.
Use high frequency protected sensors to avoid wrong IPB measurements.
• The kit and operating procedure vary according to manufacturer. Please consult
the manufacturer's documentation for connection.
• For warm-up time/ready for measurement and displacement for invasive transduc-
ers, refer to the documentation of the transducer manufacturer.
The rinse must be contained in a flexible container. This container must be sur-
rounded by a pressure bag which should exert a pressure of 300 mmHg ± 30 mmHg
on the container. This is in order to ensure a minimum flow of rinse of approximately
6 ml per hour to prevent occlusion of the catheter tip.