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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring Invasive Pressure
Monitoring Invasive Pressure
Intended Use
The LIFEPAK 15 invasive pressure (IP) monitor is intended for measuring arterial, venous,
intracranial, and other physiological pressures using an invasive catheter system with a compatible
transducer.
The IP monitor is a tool to be used in addition to patient assessment. Care should be taken to
assess the patient at all times; do not rely solely on the IP monitor.
Indications
Invasive pressure monitoring is indicated for use in patients who require continuous monitoring
of physiological pressures in order to rapidly assess changes in the patient’s condition or
response to therapy. It may also be used to aid in medical diagnosis.
Contraindications
None known.
IP Monitoring Warnings
WARNINGS
INACCURATE READINGS HAZARDS
POSSIBLE INACCURATE PRESSURE READINGS, AIR EMBOLISM, BLOOD LOSS, OR LOSS OF
STERILITY
Before use, carefully read these operating instructions, and the transducer and
infusion set instructions for use and precautionary information.
INACCURATE PRESSURE READINGS
Pressure readings should correlate with the patient’s clinical presentation. If readings
do not correlate, verify that the zeroing stopcock is positioned at the patient’s zero
reference, rezero the transducer, and/or check the transducer with a known or
calibrated pressure. Manually check cuff blood pressure.
INACCURATE PRESSURE READINGS
Changing the patient’s position changes the zero reference level. Relevel the
transducer’s zeroing stopcock any time the patient’s position is changed.