General Information
Operator´s Manual PiCCO
2
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Version 3.1
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Safety instructions
CAUTION
General:
Do not expose the PiCCO
2
to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) or below 10 °C (50 °F). The accuracy of
the measured values may be affected.
Do not pull on the probes or cables in order to remove them from the device. Observe the instructions for
use for the probes in order to ensure that a technically correct procedure is carried out.
Do not place other equipment or containers with liquid on top of the PiCCO
2
.
Never place the cables in water or other cleaning solutions. The cables and connections are not water-
tight. Never sterilize the cables by radiation, steam or gas.
Do not use abrasive or sharp-edged tools to clean the optical module as this may damage or destroy
optical components.
If the device is not standing on a slip-proof surface and to prevent displacement, hold the unit securely
while the function keys are being pressed.
Preparations for Use:
The user must assure him-/herself of the safe and fully functional condition of the equipment before using
it.
If the PiCCO
2
appears to be damaged, contact your local PULSION representative. Do not use the PiCCO
2
if the device appears to be damaged.
If the system check detects a failure, no function will be available and “SERVICE” is displayed on the
screen. Turn the PiCCO
2
off and contact your local PULSION representative. Do not attempt to use or
repair the PiCCO
2
.
When the PiCCO
2
is connected to a bedside monitor, perform a zero adjustment of the PiCCO
2
before
zeroing the bedside monitor.
Medical:
If the zero adjustment is not performed, the blood pressure values may be wrong. Zero adjustment of the
pressure transducer is mandatory.
When restoring the calibration in the PCCO and ScvO
2
calibration menu an old calibration factor may be
used. Ensure that the values are plausible after having used this option.
If the displayed pulse contour parameters are not plausible, they should be checked by a thermodilution
measurement. The pulse contour cardiac output measurement will be recalibrated automatically.
As the pulse contour cardiac output of children has not been sufficiently validated so far the CO should be
checked by thermodilution before therapeutic interventions.
