V Series Operating Instructions 11 - 7
Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) Measuring IBP
11.3 Measuring IBP
1. Plug the pressure transducer cable into one of the IBP connectors (as shown in FIGURE 11-1).
2. The IBP1 and IBP2 waveforms display with their associated data to the right of the waveforms.
NOTE: Do not use the arterial pressure catheter on a limb that is being utilized
for any other medical procedure. For example, an IV Catheter, NIBP Cuff
or an SpO
2
sensor.
3. Connect catheter line with flushing device to a pressure transducer.
NOTE: Use the flushing device to remove all air from the tubing. Ensure that
the transducer and stopsocks are free of air bubbles.
WARNING: If air bubbles appear in the tubing system, flush the system again with
the infusion solution. Air bubbles may lead to inaccurate pressure
readings.
4. Zero pressure transducer as follows:
a. Open transducer vent to atmosphere.
b. Press the Zero All IBP button in Quick Functions menu, or individually zero pressure lines by
opening individual IBP Setup dialog.
c. Close the pressure transducer vent from atmosphere.
After the automatic zero process is complete, the pressure display should indicate zeros.
5. Select the desired pressure scale in the IBP Menu.
NOTE: Zero and flush the pressure line at regular intervals per standard
hospital procedure.
NOTE: Pressure transducers are protected against the effects of defibrillation
and electro-cautery.
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