General Information
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Operator’s Manual PiCCO
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Version 3.1
Recalibration is recommended with significant changes in haemodynamic conditions, such as volume
shifts or changes to medication.
If the option of the continuous CVP measurement is not used, CVP should be updated as soon as a new
value is obtained to accurately calculate SVR and PCCO.
Faulty measurements can be caused by incorrectly placed catheters, interfering signal transmission e.g. of
arterial pressure, defective connections or sensors or by electromagnetic interference (e.g. electric
blankets, electric coagulation).
Due to an aortic aneurysm the displayed blood volume (GEDV/ITBV) derived by a thermodilution
measurement can be erroneously high.
Electrical:
The PiCCO
2
is subject to specific precautions concerning EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) and is only
allowed to be installed and used according the EMC advice contained in this user´s manual. Portable and
mobile high frequency communication devices may influence the PiCCO
2
.
Any additional item of equipment which is connected to the digital interface must satisfy the EMC
requirements of the IEC specification 60601-1-2.
Furthermore, all configurations have to meet the system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Any person who
connects additional devices to the signal input or signal output of the PiCCO
2
is changing the system
configuration and is responsible for observing the requirements of the IEC 60601-1-1 standard.
When high frequency devices are used during surgery, the applying standards for high frequency devices
for surgery have to be followed.
Check the battery state of charge when using the device. Only when the battery is fully charged, the
use of the device can be ensured for the stated time without being connected to the mains.
If the connection to the protective earth conductor cannot be ensured, separate the device from the mains
supply and only use the device on battery power.