SynCardia TAH-t Instructions for Use
SynCardia Systems, Inc.
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mmHg, % Systole=50-60. Be vigilant during the weaning process, you
may need to make rapid adjustments. Observe WCOMDU waveforms
for signs of flow obstruction and other cardiac output information.
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After chest is closed, vacuum may be started (normal range is
approximately 10 mmHg). Do not exceed 30 mmHg vacuum.
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Remove key from the primary controller key switch before moving
patient.
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Pneumatic drive ejection pressures should be set to achieve full
ejection. Pressure tracings on the monitoring computer can be viewed
to assure the right drive pressure is set to overcome the pulmonary
systolic pressure, and the left drive pressure is set to overcome the
aortic systolic pressure.
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The SynCardia TAH-t rate should be set to achieve a stroke volume
between 50 and 65 milliliters on the monitoring computer. SynCardia
TAH-t beat rates should be between 100 and 130 beats per minute.
