VitalsBridge Directions for Use
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rev. A.5
Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) (VB300 only)
The VitalsBridge simulates up to 3 different invasive blood pressure waveforms. These include arterial blood pressure
(ABP), central venous pressure (CVP), pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) or pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP).
Note: contact Dynasthetics or visit
for assistance with purchasing a VitalsBridge-compatible
invasive blood pressure monitoring cable (i.e., the cable that connects from the patient monitor to the VitalsBridge RJ-11
cable).
1.
Locate the invasive blood pressure adapter cables. They have an RJ-11 connector end and a transducer end,
where the transducer style may vary depending on how the VitalsBridge was configured.
2.
Connect the RJ-11 end of the cable to the VitalsBridge.
3.
Connect the transducer end of th
e cable to the patient monitor’s IBP cable.
4.
If everything has been connected correctly, a reading should appear on the monitor after a few moments.
Notes: when using IBP, a connection to every waveform is not required for the VitalsBridge to function. Unused IBP
ports on the VitalsBridge may be left unconnected. If your IBP adapter cable does not have the correct transducer style,
please contact us at
Capnography (Side-stream End Tidal CO
2
, VB300 only)
Overview
A regulated source of compressed CO
2
is required for capnography. A 16g threaded CO
2
cylinder may be used.
Alternatively, compressed CO
2
from another external source may be available at your facility (e.g., a wall source, a tank,
etc.). Consult your facility's engineering department regarding external CO
2
sources and the appropriate regulators and
adapters for proper setup and connection.
Using the Portable CO
2
Regulator
The portable CO
2
regulator uses 16g threaded CO
2
disposable cylinders. The regulator may be detached by moving the
regulator out of its bracket on the side of the VitalsBridge. The regulator’s tubing has a luer lock fitting that will connec
t
into the VitalsBridge and regulator knob to control the flow of gas. The regulator should be turned to the
OFF
position
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