General Information
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Operator’s Manual PiCCO
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Version 3.1
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Contraindications
The invasive technologies in the PiCCO
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should not be used in patients where the placement of an indwelling
arterial catheter or a central venous catheter is contraindicated. The PiCCO
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should only be used in patients
where the expected results are reasonable in comparison to the risks. Patients on intra-aortic balloon counter
pulsation (IABP) cannot be monitored with the pulse contour analysis of the device. Transpulmonary
thermodilution however works during IABP support.
WARNING:
Federal (USA) law restricts this device for sale by or on the order of a physician.
The device is intended for use in hospitals and hospital-like facilities by trained and informed health
care professionals.
For contraindications of the diagnostic drug, Indocyanine Green, please refer to the corresponding SPC
(summary of product characteristics).