Patient Transport - Abbott CentriMag Operation Manual

8.6 Patient Transport

The System is designed to be transportable as shown in Figure 54. A backup Console
must be available near the main Console. The 2
connected to the CentriMag System Transporter (Figure 54) for ground vehicle or aircraft
transport, or placed on a Cart (Figure 16) for intra-hospital transport.
In some instances, a patient on System support may need to be transported to another
medical center. If a patient needs to be transported to another medical center, the
following information should be considered.
8.6.1 Transport Vehicle Qualification
1) Planning adequate space
specifications provided in Appendix II – 2
Technical Specification.
8.6.2 Console Considerations
1) Ensure that the Console's internal battery is fully charged prior to transport.
2) A backup System should be fully assembled (power cord, backup Motor, Flow
Probe, etc.), tested, and transported with the patient for emergency backup
availability.
3) Ensure that the backup Console's internal battery is fully charged prior to transport.
4) Ensure that the backup Console is kept dry and in a place within the emergency
vehicle that minimizes the chance that liquid will fall on it.
5) Load all backup equipment (monitors, ventilators, etc.) and supplies into the
transport vehicle before bringing patient from the hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
or Operating Room.
6) Position the Console in a location where the display is visible.
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CentriMag Circulatory Support System Operation Manual (US)
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