GE Dash 3000 Operator's Manual

12-2 Dash™ 3000/4000/5000 2000966-386D
Measuring Cardiac Output
Introduction
Overview
NOTE
This parameter is only available with the CARDIO-PULMONARY software
package.
The cardiac output (CO) program allows measurement of cardiac output by use of a
thermodilution catheter. A numeric value and a real-time cardiac output washout
curve are displayed.
A parameter window displays when a patient cable is connected to the monitor. The
display updates every two seconds. The waveform does not display unless you are
performing an injection procedure.
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Performing a cardiac trial allows you to perform multiple measurements and to delete
those not wanted. Up to four measurements are retained and included in the average
value. The program automatically averages these and, when saved, enters the average
value into cardiac calculations and GRAPHIC TRENDS. The monitor can save up to
20 calculations.
Additional Information
The GE “Critical Care Monitoring Clinical Reference and Troubleshooting Guide”
provides the following information:
 Cardiac output washout curve information.
 Clinical techniques that can help obtain an accurate cardiac output.
 Patient preparation (bath probe setup and in-line setup).
 Cardiac calculations program information.
 Clinical-level troubleshooting.
1 Blood temperature value
2 Last saved calculation time stamp
3 Last saved calculation average
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GE Dash 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Dash 3000
Category	Monitor
Language	English