natus Camino ICP, User Manual

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Testing High ICP Alarm Limit
Note the following test guidelines:
Guidelines Requirements
Maintenance Interval Once every three months is suggested.
Equipment • Natus Camino Fiber Optic Catheter Cable
• Natus Camino Fiber Optic Catheter (either
part # 110-4BT or 110-4HMT)
• Pressure source device (either graduated
drainage bag; pressure gauge, between 0
and 125 mmHg (minimum); or electronic
pressure simulator, 0 to 125 mmHg
(minimum)
Notice
Before performing this test, verify that the Camino ICP Monitor is turned off and not connected to any cables.
1. Plug the Camino ICP Monitor to an AC wall outlet.
2. On the right side of the monitor, connect a Fiber Optic Catheter Cable to the ICP and Temperature
connectors.
3. Using a functional Fiber Optic Catheter, firmly connect the pressure transducer connector to the Fiber Optic
Catheter Cable. Do not connect the temperature transducer connector if you are using a 110-4BT or 110-
4HMT model catheter.
4. Use one of the following pressure sources to provide pressure to the catheter by using any of the methods
described in the ICP Input Tests section:
• Graduated Drainage Bag (see page 96)
• Pressure Simulator (see page 100)
5. Turn on the monitor. On the touch screen, press the Alarm tab and set the High ICP Alarm Limit to 4
mmHg.
6. Set the pressure source to 10 mmHg.