Laerdal VitalsBridge - Manual (Page 39)

VitalsBridge Directions for Use
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Invasive Blood Pressure
Q: I see a blood pressure waveform on the vital signs monitor, but there is no number being shown.
What is the problem?
A: The monitor’s blood pressure must be zeroed. Enable flatline for the blood pressure waveform on
the Instructor Application. Making sure you select the correct transducer, apply the “zero blood
pressure” function on the monitor. Disable flatline for the blood pressure waveform on the Instructor
Application.
Q: The invasive blood pressure readings on my monitor are inaccurate (more than 5-10 mmHg from the
set value). What is wrong?
A: Ensure that the monitor has been properly zeroed by enabling the “Flatline” feature on the invasive
blood pressure waveform of interest in the Instructor Application. Then use the zero blood pressure
feature on the vital signs monitor (consult the vital signs monitor documentation).
Q: My monitor came with a cable that connects from the monitor to an invasive blood pressure
transducer. However, it does not fit the invasive blood pressure cables or connections on the
VitalsBridge. How do I find the right connector?
A: You may purchase the proper invasive blood pressure transducer cable from Laerdal. Consult
Laerdal’s website or your local Laerdal sales representative.
Q: How do I simulate a pulmonary-capillary wedge pressure with the VitalsBridge?
A: This feature is not yet accessible from Laerdal server software used by the VitalsBridge. In a future
software update, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure is anticipated to be available.
Respiration by ECG Impedance
Q: We do not need to simulate respiration rate via ECG impedance. Do I still need to plug in the cable
from the manikin’s neck to the VitalsBridge?
A: No, it is fine to not use this cable and to hide the connector near the manikin’s neck in the chest
cavity area.
Q: I am using a 5-lead ECG on my SimMan 3G manikin, how come I do not see a respiration signal on the
monitor?
A: Many monitors require all 5 leads on a 5-lead ECG for it to compute a respiratory rate value. Replace
the 5-lead ECG harness and cable with a 3-lead harness.
Temperature
Q: My monitor came with a cable that connects from the monitor to a temperature probe; however, it
does not fit the short, white, temperature cables that connect to the VitalsBridge. How do I find the
right connector?
A: You may purchase the proper temperature cable for your Vital Signs Monitor from Laerdal. Consult
Laerdal’s website or your local Laerdal sales representative.