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Monitoring
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User guide
IBP Monitoring
4.8
A
rt.
no.
: 0-48-
0227
Rev.:
g
DEFIGARD/PHYSIOGARD Touch 7
4.8 IBP Monitoring
4.8.1
Preparing an IBP measurement
Carefully read the manufacturer's instructions before using the invasive blood
pressure kit.
When applying the kit to the patient, make sure that absolutely no air penetrates
the system.
To achieve correct arterial pressure measurement, the pressure sensor must be
installed on the level of the right atrium.
If the pressure sensor's position is changed after calibration, this might lead to
wrong low or high values.
If an invasive catheter for blood pressure measurement is introduced into an
arterial vessel, the circulation in the terminal vessels must be checked in regular
intervals.
Single-use sensors and valves must not be reused.
Do not use IBP kit if packaging is opened or damaged.
To grant the patient's safety, it must be ensured that neither the electrodes nor
the patient, or persons touching the patient, come into contact with conducting
objects, even if these are earthed.
Special care must be exercised when the unit is used with high-frequency
equipment. To prevent incorrect IBP measurements, only use sensors that are
protected against high-frequency radiation.
• The kit and operating procedure vary according to manufacturer. Please consult
the manufacturer's documentation for connection.
• For warm-up time/ready for measurement and displacement for invasive
transducers, refer to the documentation of the transducer manufacturer.
The rinse must be contained in a flexible container. This container must be
surrounded by a pressure bag which should exert a pressure of 300 mmHg ± 30
mmHg on the container. This is in order to ensure a minimum flow of rinse of
approximately 6 ml per hour to prevent occlusion of the catheter tip.
1. Unpack the disposable measuring kit and check all tube connections for tight-
ness.
2. Secure the infusion bag and connect the infusion tube to the bag.
3. Fill up the system with liquid so it is completely void of air.
4. Hang the measuring kit in the holder and secure the holder.
5. Connect the cable of the transducer to the adaptor cable.
6. Connect the adapter cable to the DEFIGARD/PHYSIOGARD Touch 7 IBP input.
