GE Dash 3000, Operator'S Manual

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17-2 Dash™ 3000/4000/5000 2000966-386D
Monitoring Impedance Cardiography (ICG)
Introduction
Overview
The monitor uses an ICG module to acquire impedance cardiography data. When the
ICG module is installed into the TRAM-RAC 2A module housing, the
ICG parameter
window displays one primary ICG parameter and up to three secondary ICG
parameters. The display updates every two seconds.
The ICG parameter also displays a waveform. The ICG waveform is not
synchronized with any parameter. A message “
DELAYED ” displays with the
waveform due to an approximately four-second patient data delay.
Monitored Parameters
The following measured parameters are available for display.
„ Thoracic Fluid Content ( TFC )
„
Acceleration Index ( ACI )
„ Velocity Index ( VI )
„
Heart Rate ( HR )
The following calculated parameters are available for display.
„ Cardiac Output ( CO )
„
Cardiac Index ( CI )
„ Stroke Volume ( SV )
„
Stroke Index ( SI )
„ Systemic Vascular Resistance ( SVR )
„
Systemic Vascular Resistance Index ( SVRI )
„ Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index ( LVSWI )
„
Left Cardiac Work Index ( LCWI )
„ Systolic Time Ratio ( STR )
„
Estimated Delivered Oxygen Index ( eDO2I )
„ Pre Ejection Period ( PEP )
„
Left Ventricular Ejection Time ( LVET )
Additional Information
Refer to the GE “Critical Care Monitoring Clinical Reference and Troubleshooting
Guide” for the following information:
„
ICG formulas.
„ Patient preparation.
„
Sensor and cable placement.
„ ICG reference literature.
„
Clinical-level troubleshooting.