PC-POD-CP-006-v01
PC-POD-CP-006-v01
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Definition of Terms
PERFORM operating
document (POD)
Operating documents that are specific to an instrument or
technique that require approval by area managers.
Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP)
SOP’s at PERFORM are any operating document that require
a full review process and approval by the SD.
User
Person using space or equipment at the PERFORM Centre
that has received adequate technical and safety training.
Supervisors
Knowledgeable person regarding all or an aspect of a project
or program and is familiar with PERFORM’s best practices,
that is responsible for ensuring that users conduct their
activities in a safe manner and within scope of the project
2. Relevant Documents
This POD is governed by the following Concordia University policies, SOPs, and PODs:
PC-POD-GA-001 “PERFORM Centre Booking System for Facilities and
Equipment”.
PC-SOP-GA-002 “Handling of Biological Materials at PERFORM”.
PC-SOP-GA-007 “General Access to PERFORM Centre”.
PC-SOP-GA-009 “Emergency Response Procedures at the PERFORM Centre”.
PC-SOP-GA-011 “Guidelines for Management of Incidental Findings at
PERFORM”.
PC-SOP-CP-001 “Cardio-Pulmonary Suite – Access, Use, Safety, and Training of
Personnel”.
PC-POD-CP-002 “Use and Cleaning Procedures for Manual and Automatic
Aneroid Sphygmomanometers”.
3. Introduction
3.1 Background
The HIC-4000I Impedance Cardiograph is a noninvasive instrument for detecting and
monitoring bioelectric impedance cardiography (ICG) signals from human subjects. It is a
standalone system, which acquires, displays, and produces ICG analog signals. This
system is primarily intended for ICG applications involving the assessment of heart rate,
stroke volume, cardiac output, basal thoracic impedance (Zo), rate of change of
impedance (dZ/dt), pre-ejection period (PEP), delta-Z (dZ), heart sounds, and
