Operator's Manual

6.6 Invasive pressure
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Label
Application
Colour
Reading format
Waveform height
CVP – Central Venous Pressure Venous Blue (M) S/D 0-30 mmHg
UVP – Umbilical Venous Pressure Venous Blue (M) S/D 0-30 mmHg
PAP – Pulmonary Artery Pressure Pulmonary
artery
Pale yellow S/D (m) 0-50 mmHg
ICP – Intra-Cranial Pressure Intra-cranial White M 0-50 mmHg
BDR – Bladder Pressure Bladder White M 0-30 mmHg
The reading format can be changed independently of the default settings. The reading can be formatted to
read Systolic, Mean and Diastolic readings in the following orders:
S/D (m) – where Systolic and Diastolic are shown in larger font and the mean is shown in brackets in a
smaller font.
(M) S/D – where Mean is shown first in brackets and the Systolic and Diastolic are then shown in a similar
font.
M – where only the Mean is shown. When this setting is chosen (“M” only), Systolic and Diastolic alarming
will be disabled for that channel.
The scale (height) of the channel waveform can be changed independently of the default settings. The
scale can be formatted to read from -99 mmHg to 310 mmHg in pre-set levels.
Note
Users should review the default alarm and parameter settings and decide if these are
compatible with the clinical protocols in place locally for attended and unattended monitoring
of patients and make any procedural changes required in light of this review.
6.6.5 Zeroing transducers
WARNING
Always zero the transducer before using it.
Note
You can re-zero the transducer as often as required.
Note
If the transducer is disconnected from the cable, ensure a pause of at least 5 seconds is
maintained before reconnecting the transducer (or before connecting a new transducer).
Always zero a transducer after it has been it is connected to the Tempus (before use).
The invasive pressure transducers must be zeroed to ensure they provide accurate measurements. If a
transducer is changed or moved, it must be zeroed again.
Follow the instructions on the transducer’s packaging while following the zeroing process detailed below.
The transducer should be placed at the same height as the patient’s left atrium before and during the
zeroing process.
To zero, first close the transducer stopcock to the patient.
Then open the transducer’s venting stopcock to atmosphere. Allow the transducer a few seconds to settle.