Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 195

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 . 2 : C a u t i o n s f o r t h e A u t o C A T
WARNING
(page 7-3)
WARNING
(page 8-13)
WARNING
(page 9-11)
WARNING
(page 10-3)
WARNING
(page 11-16)
CAUTION
(page 3-15)
CAUTION
(page 3-26)
CAUTION
(page 3-27)
CAUTION
(page 3-29)
CAUTION
(page 3-31)
CAUTION
(page 3-33)
Cautions for the AutoCAT ® 2 Series
9-6
® 2 S e r i e s
Do not re-zero the transducer during use. This may affect the
accuracy of the AP FiberOptix
Do not turn off alarms except for brief period while correcting
an alarm condition. After the alarm condition has been
corrected, enable the alarms by pressing the ALARMS ON
control key.
Pump shutdown requires immediate staff action. Note the
time and call knowledgeable maintenance personnel. If
pumping cannot be restored within 15-30 minutes, manually
inflate and deflate the IAB several times per hour to reduce
the risk of thrombus formation. Consider removing the
balloon. Arrow International recommends that you have a
back-up IABP system available.
A fully charged battery will power the AutoCAT
a minimum of 90 minutes. To fully recharge a completely
discharged battery, the system must be connected to AC
power for about eight hours. Eighty percent of the battery's
charge will be restored within four hours.
RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE AS MARKED label is located
on the lower left corner of the I/O Panel. Please refer to the
Operator manual for replacement fuses information.
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.
R-Wave deflation may not be appropriate for all patient
conditions. When R-Wave ON is selected, closely monitor
patient hemodynamics and be prepared to turn R-Wave
deflation OFF in the event that hemodynamics are worsening.
The OFF button under PUMP STATUS indicates a condition
where the pump has stopped and the patient is not receiving IABP
support. PUMP OFF should be used only under direct clinical
supervision. The pump should be re-started as soon as possible to
prevent thrombus formation on the surface of the IAB.
Do not use a 3 lead ECG cable or Phono to Nicolay slave cables.
The 3 lead ECG cable and Phono to Nicolay cables will not work
properly with the AutoCAT
When the FOS icon is BLUE, AP numeric information may not be
accurate. Use another AP source for treatment decisions.
The FiberOptix™ sensor must be zeroed prior to insertion
of the IAB into the patient.
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