Abiomed Impella 5.5 Manuel Utilisateur page 15

ADJUST LV PLACEMENT SIGNAL
Adjust the LV placement signal to reduce potential measurement
variability. Adjust the LV Placement Signal when the white
notification appears on the screen. The notification appears
first when a suggested adjustment is calculated. If a suggested
adjustment is calculated, then a second notification will appear
after 24 hours of pump use.
To adjust LV Placement Signal:
Press the MENU soft buttons.
1.
2. Select "Adjust LV Signal" option with rotary knob
3.
Adjust the waveform using toggle arrows or rotary knob. The LV
Adjustment defaults to the suggested adjustment value.
Press DONE to confirm suggested adjustment.
4.
LV waveform adjustments occur in increments of 1 mmHg from -60 to
60 mmHg.
Recommended: Do not adjust to a value other than the suggested value.
Impella 5.5 ® with SmartAssist ® Circulatory Support System
Note: It is not atypical to see a LV systolic value higher than the Ao systolic
ENTERING CARDIAC OUTPUT
The cardiac output and cardiac power output metrics are for informational
purposes only. Do not use for diagnostic purposes or patient monitoring.
Independently verify all parameters displayed with a cleared or approved
diagnostic device. Enter cardiac output into the Automated Impella Controller
from a reference device, such as a Swan-Ganz catheter. Enter a new cardiac
output every 8 hours. After 7 hours from entry, a white notification will
trigger to enter a new cardiac output.
TO ENTER CARDIAC OUTPUT
1.
Press the MENU soft button.
2.
Select the "Enter Cardiac Output" using the rotary knob.
3. Enter the total Cardiac Output, which can be any value from 0.0 to
10.0 L/min in increments of 0.1 L/min
4. Press the DONE soft button or the rotary knob to complete.
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