Supplement for Infinity Delta Series Software
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Supplement – Infinity
®
Delta Series Software VF10.1
Quick Reference - PiCCO Setup
Optimizing Results for PiCCO Measurements
Arterial blood pressure signal
A good arterial blood pressure signal is mandatory (not under or over dampened). Before TD
measurements, check arterial signal, and if necessary flush pressure line to optimize pressure
signal/values. If there is an unstable or static ART pressure signal, the p-CO curve or value may not
be generated because the calibration in this situation may not be accurate.
Amount of Bolus
15cc of iced injectate is normally adequate for most adult patients.
If room temperature injectate is used, it is recommended that 20cc of injectate be used.
Thermodilution (TD) Measurements
Always try to make at least three thermodilution measurements to calibrate the PCCO measurement.
Wait until READY is displayed before injection.
Check that valid C.O average values are obtained before saving these values.
Pulse Contour Parameters Setup Menu
Menu Item
Description
Available Settings
CVP Value
Allows user to select a CVP Value.
NOTE
:
The auto
CVP Value
, if
available, is used until the manual
CVP Value
menu is enabled. If auto
CVP Value
is unavailable or is out of
range, a default of 5 mmHg is used.
5 mmHg
(default)
0 mmHg
to
50 mmHg
(in increments of 1 mmHg)
CAUTION
When using PiCCO, the
Filter
setting in the
ART
menu should be set to 16Hz or 32Hz only. Using the
Filter setting of 8Hz may affect PiCCO measurement accuracy.
CAUTION
The delivered injectate volume must always match the
Injectate Volume
setting in the
Thermodilution
menu. Administering an injectate volume that is different from the
Injectate Volume
setting can significantly affect the accuracy of the thermodilution measurement
.