Installation and setup
Operator´s Manual PiCCO
2
Page
Version 3.1
C-19
3.7
Indocyanine Green (ICG) measurement
This option needs to be activated in the measurement configuration tab (refer to chapter C5.6 Measurement
configuration) and is only available if a LiMON module is connected to the PiCCO
2
.
The measurement of Indocyanine Green elimination is non-invasive.
The PiCCO
2
automatically detects the connected module.
NOTE
To avoid signal artifacts or insufficient curves please note that the patient should not be moved or
treated during ICG measurement. No other PiCCO
2
measurement options are available during
the ICG measurement.
3.7.1
Non-invasive ICG measurement
Non-invasive ICG measurement is based on pulse oximetry. For detailed information please refer to chapter
B5.1 Principle of pulse oximetry.
NOTE
The non-invasive ICG measurement is not recommended for use on patients weighing less than
20 kg (44lbs).
Manual input of ScvO
2
is required for the optional calculation of oxygen consumption (VO
2
).
For further
information please refer to chapter C3.7.1.1 ScvO2 Input.
NOTE
To avoid signal artifacts or insufficient curves please note that the patient should not be moved or
treated during ICG measurement. No other PiCCO
2
measurement options are available during
the ICG measurement.
Procedure
1
Press direct access button
.
2
Prepare the Indocyanine Green injection with 0.25mg/kg or 0.5mg/kg. If desired you can use the ICG
Calculator by pressing the
button. For further information please refer to chapter
3
Check the quality of the SpO
2
signal in the parameter box. Strong pulsation indicates a good signal.