Mindray BeneVision N1, Operator'S Manual

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14.7.1 PAWP Equipment to Patient Connection
14.7.2 Preparing to Measure PAWP
To prepare to monitor PAWP, follow this procedure:
1. Connect the IBP transducer, the IBP cable and the monitor. For more information, see 14.3.2 Measuring an
Invasive Blood Pressure .
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to connect the PA port of the thermodilution catheter and the
patient end of the IBP transducer.
3. Zero the IBP transducer. For more information, see 14.3.3 Zeroing the IBP transducer .
4. Set the IBP label to PA since the PAWP is measured on PA. For more information, see 14.6.2 Changing the
Pressure Label .
14.7.3 Measuring PAWP
To measure the PAWP, follow this procedure:
1. Select the PA numeric area or waveform area to enter the PA menu, and then select PAWP .
2. Wedge the flotation catheter into the pulmonary artery by observing the PA waveform changes on the
screen, referring to the following figure.
(1) N1 monitor (2) Flush bag
(3) IBP transducer (4) Three-way valve
(5) PA distal port (6) Balloon inflation valve
(7) Thermodilution catheter (8) Balloon
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