14. Under fluoroscopic monitoring, slowly and gently retract and remove the delivery
catheter while maintaining guidewire and sensor position. If resistance is encountered,
do not forcibly retract the hub or catheter shaft.
15. Insert the PA catheter over the guidewire into the main PA.
16. Slowly remove the guidewire while maintaining sensor position.
17. Position the PA catheter tip approximately 5-10 cm proximal to the sensor or within
the opposite lung and measure PA pressure.
18. Acquire the sensor signal using the Hospital Electronics System antenna placed
under the patient’s back, centered under the sensor position.
19. Set Mean PA Pressure Baseline: Once a valid PA pressure waveform is observed on
both the PA catheter and Hospital Electronics System displays, press the “Set
Pressure Baseline” button on the Hospital Electronics System. Enter the mean PA
pressure value measured by the PA catheter.
20. Set Cardiac Output Baseline: Press the “Set CO Baseline” button on the Hospital
Electronics System. Enter the Cardiac Output value which was measured by the PA
catheter. (Optional)
21. Press the “Take Reading” button to capture baseline reading(s).
22. Remove antenna from under patient’s back.
23. Remove pulmonary artery catheter and introducer sheath.
24. Close venous access site per standard of care.
Patient Identification Card
A temporary patient identification card is provided in the device packaging and should be
given to the patient after implantation. Advise patients to keep this card in their
possession at all times. A permanent card will be mailed to the patient within a few weeks
after discharge.
Patient Counseling Information
Discuss these topics with patients prior to discharge:
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Signs and symptoms of infection
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Reporting symptoms
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EMI and RF Interference
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