Supplement – Infinity
®
Delta Series Software VF10.1
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Supplement for Infinity Delta Series Software
15
Press the
C.O. Start
fixed key on the front of the PiCCO pod or
p-CO Start
in the
PiCCO
main
selection. A p-CO averaging screen appears. If you do not see a blood temperature baseline, exit the
screen and repeat this step.
16
Inject the bolus solution into the patient’s bloodstream only after you see the
READY
message. A
thermodilution curve appears, displaying the change in blood temperature, and a p-CO value is
computed.
17
Repeat step 15 to take an additional measurement, making sure you wait for the
READY
message. If
a temperature drop is not detected within four minutes, the Averaging screen closes, and the current
p-CO values are averaged and saved. You must repeat steps 15 and 16 if additional p-CO
measurements are necessary.
NOTE
: If the procedure is successful, the monitor displays the message:
<IBP> @ Zero Accepted
. If
the procedure fails, the monitor displays the message:
<IBP> @ Did Not Zero
.
Check the waveform. If
spikes exceed three millimeters, repeat the procedure. If the procedure fails after two attempts, replace
the transducer or consult your hospital’s technical personnel.
Single Transducer Zero
Simultaneous “Smart Zero”
NOTE
Make sure all patient connections are secure and that valid blood temperature and injectate
temperature readings are present before initiating a p-CO measurement.
NOTE
– In order to avoid disruption of p-CO thermodilution measurement, avoid connecting or
disconnecting any cables or changing any menus when measurements are in progress.
– During a measurement, if p-IT or p-BT readings become invalid or go out of range, the averaging
screen disappears.
– p-BT values are intended for p-CO thermodilution calibration and should not be used for the body
temperature of the patient.
NOTE
If the
READY
message fails to appear or appears only intermittently, the blood temperature may be
unstable. Check that all connections are correct and that the blood temperature is stable and valid, and
repeat step 15.