Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 130

WEANING STEP COMPLETE
EVALUATE HEMODYNAMICS AND CONTINUE
WEANING OR RESUME FULL IABP SUPPORT
Current IAB volume and assist ratio from the weaning setup will be used for pumping
until another weaning setup is selected or until pumping is discontinued.
NOTE: IAB volume cannot be reduced more than 50% of the IAB connector volume in
the weaning setup. Generally, IAB volume should not be reduced more than 30% of the
full volume.
General recommendations when weaning:
1. Monitor the patient's hemodynamic data to establish a baseline for analysis of
response to weaning, and carefully monitor the patient during weaning.
2. Throughout the weaning period, monitor the patient's vital signs including but
not limited to:
• ECG
• Heart rate
• Blood Pressure
• Urine output
• Mentation
• Distal perfusion
• Cardiac output/index
3. When the patient no longer requires IABP support, press the OFF key in the PUMP
STATUS section of the keypad to stop pumping, then remove the IAB according to
hospital policies and procedures, as well as IAB manufacturer's recommendations.
4. After each use, clean and disinfect the AutoCAT
perform the Operational Checkout Procedure. Chapter 10 of this manual contains
instructions for both of these procedures.
WEANING AND INTERNAL TRIGGER MODE
Weaning cannot be set when INTERNAL trigger mode is selected. The user must change
to another trigger mode if the weaning mode is required.
If you are in weaning and the INTERNAL trigger mode is selected and confirmed by
pressing the INTERNAL key twice, weaning will be suspended and the INTERNAL
mode will be selected.
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