Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS, Руководство пользователя

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Action : Change batteries immediately or switch to alternate power source (ie,
PBU or EPP).
Emergency Power Pack (EPP)
The Emergency Power Pack (EPP)
(
Figure 12 ) is an optional, single-use
power source enclosed in a plastic carry-
ing case. It has a shoulder strap to make
handling and carrying easier. The EPP
may be used to power the LVAD during an
emergency or during an extended power
outage. The EPP provides approximately
12 hours of power to the LVAD, depending
upon pump speed, flow, and afterload.
Note : The EPP is NOT rechargeable and
must be replaced if used for a period
exceeding three hours. See the instruc-
tions for use inside the top flap of the EPP for more information.
System Monitor
The System Monitor ( Figures 13a and 13b ) communicates with the System
Controller via the PBU to monitor and record pump and system status. It is used to
adjust system parameters to maintain optimal pump performance, assess and track
alarm conditions, view and save performance data, and record data at specific inter-
vals to the data card during tethered operation.
Note : Both newer and older models of the System Monitor work with either the
HeartMate II LVAS or the HeartMate XVE LVAS. To tell if a System Monitor has been
upgraded for HeartMate II, reference the HeartMate logo screen. Older models of
the System Monitor will display software “version 3.0” or higher on the HeartMate
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Figure 12
Emergency Power Pack (EPP)
Figure 13a
System Monitor II
(newer model)
Figure 13b
System Monitor I
(older model)