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Interface Devices
There are two interactive components used during a typical
procedure:
• AngioTouch Hand Controller
The hand controller is a variable rate controller that gives you
complete control of contrast injections and saline distribution. It
also allows you to stand back from the table during procedures,
which can help minimize exposure to nearby radiation sources.
The AngioTouch Controller allows you to instantaneously and
contiuously vary the
fl ow rate and volume of contrast delivered,
Section 5: Performing Patient Procedures
Contrast button
Saline button
AngioTouch Hand
Controller
Control Panel with LCD
Touchscreen display
• Control Panel with LCD touchscreen display
The touchscreen is an interactive screen that is used to control
what is performed and how it is performed.
Operating the AngioTouch Hand Controller
During injections in VARIABLE RATE injection mode, pressing
and holding the Contrast button will cause an injection
fl ow rate
proportional to the pressure applied to the button. The injection will
always remain within the injection parameters and limits de
fi ned on
the touchscreen. The injection can be stopped at any point in the
procedure by simply releasing the button.
Important:
There is a quick response time between pressing the
button and seeing contrast on the fl uoroscopy screen.
In a FIXED RATE injection mode, pressing the Contrast button will
cause an injection equal to the amount speci
fi ed by the “Flow” and
“Rise Time” parameters on the touchscreen.
The Saline button on the hand controller is marked with an “S” and
is used to
fl ush the entire system with saline. Press the button and
saline will be fl ushed from the saline bag through the disposable
system. The fl ush will continue until either the button is pressed
again or the 10 second limit is reached.
Pre-Procedure Tasks
To prepare for a patient procedure:
1. Verify that all system connections have been made and that
a sterile drape is placed over the control panel (see previous
section).
2. Verify that the system set-up steps have been done as directed
in “System Setup”
Cotnrol panel with touchscreen
display sterile draped
Interface Devices and Pre-Procedure T
asks
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