Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 194

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WARNING
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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
Do Not touch the IABP System during defibrillation. The
possibility of electric shock exists.
Be prepared to maintain IABP operation in critical situations
by having a backup IABP system and extra helium bottles
ready in case of system failure or helium depletion.
Be prepared to change Operations modes if the currently
selected Operation mode does not provide adequate assist.
Do not use solvents (e.g., acetone or other degreasing agents)
to prepare the skin. They may damage the IAB catheter or
other plastic components of the system.
The INTERNAL trigger mode should be used only if the
patient has no myocardial activity and/or ventricular
ejection. You must press the INT control key in the
TRIGGER MODE section of the keypad twice if you wish to
operate the AutoCAT ® 2 Series IABP in the INTERNAL
trigger mode. An audible alarm will sound to alert you that
an ECG is present when INTERNAL is selected. A warning
message "INTERNAL" is displayed continuously above the
ECG trace when INT is selected.
Arterial Pressure triggering is not recommended if the patient
is in atrial fibrillation or has tachyarrhythmias. These
conditions produce irregular Arterial Pressure waveforms.
With acutely ill patients, both the ECG and Arterial Pressure
waveforms may be inadequate for triggering.
Certain monitors may process pacing signals and reinsert
spikes that do not meet AutoCAT
the patient ECG cable must be used to use pacer triggers.
Use of Afib trigger mode may produce late deflation which
could compromise cardiac output. Carefully monitor
hemodynamics when Afib Trigger is used or if deflation is set
beyond 100%.
Zero the FiberOptix ™ sensor PRIOR to IAB insertion. The
FiberOptix sensor cannot be zeroed after IAB insertion.
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Failure to properly Zero the FiberOptix
the accuracy of the AP FiberOptix
The FiberOptix ™ system is not suitable for use in the presence
of flammable anesthetics.
Only Fiber Optic sensors provided with Arrow International
IAB catheters should be used with the AutoCAT
Use of other Fiber optic sensors may cause damage to the
IABP system or produce inaccurate AP readings.
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® 2 Series criteria. In this case,
sensor may affect
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Warnings for the AutoCAT ® 2 Series
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