HP IAP Connections, Cleaning, Connection of a Patient Monitor, Zero Adjustment Patient Monitor

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On the digital display the mean pressure is shown in mmHg.

During the first ten minutes after switching on the pulse amplitude (i.e. systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure) is additionally displayed marked by an ´A´.

During this time the mean pressure is displayed for three seconds, then the amplitude is displayed for one second.

Cleaning

Connection of a Patient

Monitor

To connect a patient monitor the connecting cable is inserted into the socket of the IAP-Monitor and connected to the pressure transducer input of the patient monitor. Connect probe to the IAP- Monitor. Switch on the Brain- Pressure Monitor. Wait for the digital display of the mean ICP. The pulsatile signal is displayed now on the monitor screen.

Zero Adjustment of the

Patient Monitor

Disconnect the catheter from the

IAP-Monitor. Leave the IAP-Monitor and the patient monitor switched on. Zero patient monitor using the zero button. Reconnect the probe. Switch off the IAP-Monitor. Switch it on again. Observe the display of the mean ICP on the IAP-Monitor

Connection of a Strip-Chart Recorder

To connect a strip-chart recorder with voltage input the appropriate cable is connected with the socket at the rear panel of the monitor and the input socket of the recorder.

Connection of a Computer The RS 232 C interface permits communication with any computer.

After removal of the power cord the unit can be wiped off with a damp rag using a common disinfectant. No liquid whatsoever must be introduced into the catheter or into the connector of the monitor.

Warning

Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning.

Warning

No fluid should be allowed to enter the probe connector.

Warning

In case of unintentional wettening of the device, the power cord is to be disconnected immediately.

and the pulsatile signal on the patient monitor.

Connection of a CPP-MonitorConnect the IAP-Monitor to the RS 232 IAP socket of the CPP-Monitor.