Balloon Volume - Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual

4 . P r i n c i p l e s o f T i m i n g a n d T r i g g e r i n g
4 . 2 : B a l l o o n V o l u m e

Balloon Volume

Arrow International, Inc. balloon connectors are electronically coded to automatically
deliver a preset volume. Precise control of the stepper motor allows you to manually
adjust the volume in 0.5 cc increments. The complete inflation volume range is 0-50 cc,
but you cannot set inflation volume greater than the balloon's maximum capacity when
using an Arrow International balloon connector. A properly coded balloon connector
should be used with all balloons, including those not manufactured by Arrow
International. Pumping the balloon at a volume greater than its capacity may have
serious clinical consequences. The balloon volume that the operator has selected to be
pumped is displayed on the LCD. If the volume has not been changed, the IAB connector
sets the delivered volume to the 100%. When no IAB connector is attached to the IABP,
the volume is set to 2.5 cc.
CAUTION
Only connectors which have ARROW stamped on the connector will be properly recognized.
All 30, 40 and 50 cc connectors with Arrow, Kontron or AVCO will be properly recognized.
DO NOT USE connectors other than the 30, 40 and 50 cc connectors with KONTRON, AVCO or ARROW
markings, these may NOT be properly recognized and may result in an incorrect balloon volume setting.
Balloon Volume
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