natus Camino ICP, User Manual

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Description of the Camino ICP Monitor
The Camino ICP Monitor is a compact, portable device that provides tools for continuously determining and
monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP) and intracranial temperature (ICT) directly in the brain, depending on which
catheters are connected to the system. This monitor supports the following catheters:
• Series of Camino Fiber Optic Catheters (110-4 series) for measuring both ICP and temperature.
• Camino Flex Catheter for measuring ICP values.
All Natus Neuro catheters measure their respective values at the tip of the catheter. This design eliminates the
need for a fluid-filled system to communicate pressure (and carry pressure waves) to an external transducer.
Key Functions of Monitor
During clinical use, the Camino ICP Monitor provides several key functions to facilitate the process for monitoring
and analyzing patient data:
• Touch screen interface for evaluating patient ICP/ICT data and setting patient parameters.
• Physiological alarm that activates if the patient’s Mean ICP value exceeds a user-specified limit for more than 5
seconds.
• Rechargeable lithium ion battery that supplies power to monitor during patient transport.
• Storage of patient’s ICP trend data for up to 5 days.
• Outputs for transferring patient data to a patient bedside monitor.
• Outputs for extracting patient data to remote media types via USB drive or digital streaming.
For instructions on using the Natus Neuro catheters, see the directions for use supplied with each respective
catheter.
Reviewing the User’s Manual
Natus Neuro recommends that all physicians, nurses, and technicians who will be using, operating, and
maintaining the Camino ICP Monitor review this user’s manual prior to using the system. If there are
additional questions after reading this manual, contact Natus Neuro.