Installation and setup
Operator´s Manual PiCCO
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Page
Version 3.1
C-33
5
Monitor and Display Configuration
The PiCCO
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has a configuration level in order to arrange individual settings. By selecting the respective
function the corresponding option in the configuration menu is opened. A direct change between the single
configuration options is possible.
5.1
Patient settings
Figure 35: "Patient settings" screen
The required settings must be made before starting monitoring. When the PiCCO
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is switched on the device
automatically displays this option.
NOTE
Correct input of height, weight, category and gender is mandatory for the correct indexing of
some parameters.
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Selection of height / weight display in the information bar at the top of the screen also opens this option.
The button
allows the admission of a new patient. Existing trend information and calibrations will
be erased. The PiCCO
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automatically goes through the next screens which are required.
5.1.1
Information input
Height, Weight
20
–
250 cm / 2
–
300 kg
Input of actual height and weight.
A short-term increase in body weight due to illness (e.g. edema) should be deducted. However, in patients
with pre-existing obesity this weight should be entered.
