Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 193

9 . O p e r a t i o n a l P r e c a u t i o n s , L i m i t a t i o n s a n d H a z a r d s
9 . 1 : W a r n i n g s f o r t h e A u t o C A T
WARNING
(pages 5-14 and 6-17)
WARNING
(pages 5-16 and 6-18)
WARNING
(page 5-19)
WARNING
(page 5-20)
WARNING
(page 5-23)
WARNING
(page 5-24)
WARNING
(page 6-2)
Warnings for the AutoCAT ® 2 Series
9-4
® 2 S e r i e s
Permanent alarms OFF should be used with extreme caution.
The AutoCAT 2 Series should be monitored at all times when
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this mode is selected. Alarms should be reinitiated as soon as
possible to reduce the risk of negative sequelae to the patient.
Do not ignore alarm messages. Do not turn off alarms except
for brief periods while correcting an alarm condition. After an
alarm condition has been corrected, use the ON control key in
the ALARMS section of the keypad to re-enable the alarms.
This device is frequently used in acute stages of cardiac
failure. The clinician must be prepared to change operations
and/or trigger modes to optimize signal recognition, and
utilize pharmacological, respiratory, temporary pacing, and
other support measures to help stabilize the patient.
If balloon pumping is interrupted and cannot be continued
within 15-30 minutes, connect a 50/60cc syringe to the
balloon connector and inflate and deflate the balloon
manually. Thrombus formation may result from blood
becoming trapped in the folds of a dormant balloon.
Do not use oxygen or any drive gas other than USP helium.
Pacer triggering is not recommended during operation of
Electro-Cautery Devices.
When transporting IABP dependent patients, anticipate the
need for alternate power sources. Breakdown of vehicles,
elevators, etc. may cause unexpected delays in reaching your
destination AC power source. Do not attempt to transport if
the "BATTERY CHARGED" LED is not illuminated.
The AutoCAT 2 Series should not be used in conjunction with
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an AC power generator. When transporting an IABP patient,
move the patient and the AutoCAT
prevent stress on the balloon catheter and connector.
Do not transport the AutoCAT
control module in the upright position. The control module
must be positioned down, flat to the pump module prior to
transport, or the control module may be removed from the
pump and carried.
The AutoCAT 2 Series IABP System requires a trained
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operator who has read and understands all sections of this
manual prior to using the AutoCAT
Only medical personnel trained in the use of IABP devices
and acting under a physician's orders should operate this
system.
® 2 Series simultaneously to
2 Series in aircraft with the
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® 2 Series IABP System.