ITC Avoximeter 1000E Whole Blood Oximeter - Manual (Page 56)

ITC AVOXimeter 1000E Operator’s Manual
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5. After all values have been entered, press to confirm. The calculated cardiac
index is displayed:
6. Press when done. The menu of flow calculations is again displayed.
7. Press to return to the previous menu, if desired.
Systemic and Pulmonary Resistances
Cardiac output and blood pressure readings are used to calculate systemic resistance and
pulmonary resistance.
Calculating Systemic Resistance:
1. Display page 2 of the “Hemodynamics” menu (a submenu of , see page 8).
2. Press followed by . A menu of resistance calculations is displayed:
3. Press followed by . A screen for entering cardiac output (if not already
calculated), arterial pressure, and right atrial pressure is displayed:
4. Enter the cardiac output, arterial pressure, and right atrial pressure, using the
number keys. After each value is entered, check that the value is correct and
press
to move the cursor to the next line.
Note: If cardiac output was already calculated, the value will be displayed.
If an incorrect value is displayed, delete numerals from the right by
pressing
once for each numeral to be deleted.
5. After all values have been entered, press to confirm. The calculated systemic
resistance is displayed:
6. Press when done. The menu of resistance calculations is again displayed.
7. Press to return to the previous menu, if desired.