Verify Alarms On - Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual

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
If the balloon pressure waveform does not resemble a normal or acceptable waveform, take immediate
action to correct a potentially unsafe condition. See Chapter 8 to troubleshoot the problem.
If an IAB is suspected of being occlusive, do not reduce the IAB volume to less than 2/3 of the balloon's
capacity. To prevent thrombus formation, pump the balloon at its maximum capacity for five minutes every
one to two hours. A smaller IAB volume should be considered.
A properly coded balloon connector should be used with all balloons, including those not manufactured by
Arrow International. Using a balloon connector coded for a volume greater than that of the balloon can
have serious clinical consequences. Verify balloon volume prior to operating the pump, as described in
10. Press 1:1 Assist
1:1 assist provides maximum support to the patient
11. Verify Alarms are ON
The OFF control key, in the ALARMS section of the keypad, disables the
AutoCAT ® 2 Series diagnostic alarms while you test and troubleshoot the system.
Alarms should be disabled only for brief periods of time to correct alarm
conditions.
The alarms should be ON during normal operation. In rare cases, when a
patient's ECG and AP waveforms are so poor that the AutoCAT
frequently, you may wish to operate the AutoCAT
mode until the patient is stabilized. To engage ALARMS OFF, you must press the
OFF control key once and then select the time period you want the alarms to
remain off using the multi-function keys.
NOTE: FLASHING LED ON ALARMS OFF CONTROL KEY AND A SYMBOL
INDICATES THAT THE ALARMS ARE DISABLED. A warning message "ALARMS
OFF" is displayed continuously above the ECG trace when alarms are off.
You can see how long the alarms are disabled for under the symbol on the LCD.
This is a timer indicating the remaining time for ALARMS OFF.
You can also adjust the volume of the audio alarm tone using the Audio Setup
multi-function keys.
NOTE: If the pump shuts down for any reason, note the time and call hospital personnel
responsible for AutoCAT
console if necessary. See Chapter 8 if you require additional information to correct an
alarm condition.
Assessing the BPW
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
section 5.1.
® 2 Series maintenance for assistance. Switch to another IABP
® 2 Series alarms
2 Series in the ALARMS OFF
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