SynCardia Companion 2 Driver System, Operator'S Manual

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Companion 2 Driver System Operator Manual
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(6) The background for the “+” and “-” buttons encapsulates the
selected parameter to indicate the parameter that will be
adjusted when the increment or decrement button is
selected, as shown in
Figure 8-9 below.
Figure 8-9 – Adjustment of Parameters in O.R. Mode
8.2.2. Single Pulse Mode
The Driver rate can be adjusted down to 40 in O.R. Mode. Turning
the rate down any further suspends pumping action and allows
single-pulse actuations to be used, which are helpful in de-airing
the TAH-t.
(1) To set the Driver to single pulse mode, select RATE then
select the “-” button to decrease rate.
(2) Pressing the “-” button once decreases the Rate by one
BPM per selection.
(3) Holding down the button will reduce the Rate in increments
of ten.
(4) When the Rate is below 40, “- -” is shown for the Rate and
single pulse actuation becomes an option.
(5) Select the One Time icon, “1X” (beneath the “+” button) to
perform a single pulse actuation (
Figure 8-10 ).