Mindray PM-9000, Operation Manual

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IBP Monitoring
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Summary
1. When preparing the burr hole, it is required that the hole be rounded at the
edges where the catheter is inserted with an "S" bend into the epidural space.
2. Remove all bone chips
3. A small pledgelet of woven bandage should be placed around the catheter at the
position of sutures. This prevents damages to the catheter when pulling sutures
tight. Otherwise the catheter will be easily cut.
4. Use some bone wax on the edges of bone where the catheter and tip make
contact with bone.
5. When removing the catheter, special attention should be paid to avoid
damaging the device while severing the sutures. Remove the ICT/B by slowly
pulling the catheter.
6. The dura mater should be stripped to give sufficient space so that the tip of the
sensor is inserted easily.
7. Do not use haemostats or forceps that might damage the device. Do not squeeze
the sensor with the thumb and the forefinger.