Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 99)

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IP Monitoring
Two channels are available for invasive pressure monitoring, with default labels P1 and P2 and the
user-selectable labels shown in Table 4-7.
When the default labels P1 and P2 are used, the IP monitoring area displays systolic, diastolic, and
mean pressures. When ICP, LAP, or CVP labels are used, the IP monitoring area displays mean
pressure in large type. Systolic and diastolic pressures are not displayed.
Figure 4-14 IP Labels
Because pressures can change in a short time, data should be checked regularly during vital sign
monitoring.
HEALTH HAZARDS
POSSIBLE LETHAL ARRHYTHMIA
Ventricular fibrillation may be induced if the isoelectric barrier of the transducer is
disrupted. The isoelectric barrier within the transducer may be disrupted if the
transducer body is damaged. Do not use a transducer that is visibly damaged or
leaking fluid.
INCREASED INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE
Do not use a continuous flush device with transducers used for intracranial
monitoring.
Table 4-7 IP Labels and Descriptions
LABEL DESCRIPTION
ART Arterial Pressure
PA Pulmonary Artery Pressure
CVP Central Venous Pressure
ICP Intracranial Pressure
LAP Left Atrial Pressure
WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
ART systolic pressure
ART diastolic pressure
CVP mean pressure
ART mean pressure