Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 140

6 . O p e r a t i n g P r o c e d u r e s
6 . 1 : O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s
The FiberOptix™ sensor must be zeroed prior to placing the IAB in the patient. Failure to zero the transducer
may result in inaccurate AP values. The non-zeroed FiberOptix
timing in the AutoCAT ® 2 WAVE
• Zeroing the AP signal
FiberOptix ™ Fiber Optic Sensor
Zero the sensor prior to IAB insertion
Expose the sensor to room air.
The sensor should zero automatically. If this occurs, the FiberOptix
icon will change from Blue to Green.
Insert IAB
If the FiberOptix
Select the Fiber Optic source
Press Zero
Verify the FiberOptix
Insert IAB
AP Transducer
Verify Xducer is selected, if not select it using the AP SELECT key
Open the Transducer to air
Press Zero
Close Transducer to air
AP Monitor
Verify MON is selected, if not select it using the AP SELECT key.
Open the Transducer to air
Zero on Monitor
Press Zero on IABP
Close Transducer to air
• Verify AP Waveform appears
• Check the AP waveform: Observe the red AP waveform displayed on the LCD. The
red scale on the left side of the LCD provides a calibrated display. The waveform
should have a clearly discernable Dicrotic Notch (DN), and should look similar to that
shown in Figure 4.1 or 6.3.
If the waveform does not resemble that shown in Figure 4.1 or 6.3, check all
pressure monitoring tubing and the catheter for air or possible clots. Check IAB
position, reposition as needed.
Verify AP values match the AP waveform
NOTE: The white timing highlight will not appear in the Afib trigger mode. When you
have made the ECG, Arterial Pressure connections, the ECG and AP waveforms and the
patient's hemodynamic data will appear on the LCD. If they do not appear, repeat the
previous steps for ECG and Arterial Pressure connections.
AP Connections
6-10
CAUTION
™ sensor signal will be adequate for WAVE
® but should not be used for hemodynamic assessment of the patient.
sensor does not Zero automatically
™
™ icon changes from Blue to Green
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