Retia Medical ARGOS Quick Start

Retia ARGOS Cardiac Output Monitor: Quick Start
Argos monitor shown with (l.) vital signs monitor port
port , and data port; and (r.) power switch and power cable input.
The Argos cardiac output monitor is lightweight,
portable, and simple to operate, with a convenient
touchscreen interface providing quickness and ease of
use.
Mounting
Ensure the Argos monitor is mounted securely before
powering it on. (Your Retia representative can provide
specific solutions, such as pole mounts or flat-surface
mounts.) Connect the unit to a working AC power outlet
using the included power cable.
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Patient Setup
The Argos monitor can receive a BP signal through either
of two configurations:
From a vital signs monitor via a radial arterial
A
catheter (Configuration A):
, transducer
Directly from a transducer from a radial artery
B
catheter, also connected to a transducer
(Configuration B):
In this case, the catheter must connect to the transducer
provided by your Retia representative, via a radial arterial
pressure tubing line. To use Configuration B, see the
ARGOS Cardiac Output Monitor User Guide,
section 8.3.3, page 70.
This Quick Start Guide provides brief instructions for
using the Retia ARGOS Cardiac Output Monitor, and
is intended solely for experienced clinicians. Consult
the manual before clinical use.