Laerdal VitalsBridge - Manual (Page 20)

VitalsBridge Directions for Use
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rev. B.7 PN 10229
Capnography (Side-stream End Tidal CO
2
)
The VitalsBridge is configured for simulating side-stream capnography. Capnography is the
measurement of patients’ exhalation of CO
2
. The VitalsBridge utilizes an air pump and the compressed
CO
2
source to provide a mixture composed of the correct amount of air and CO
2
to simulate the fraction
of CO
2
exhaled over each breath by a patient. To use the capnography function, first ensure that your
patient monitor supports capnography measurement. If it does, connect its capnography line to the
white fitting on the VitalsBridge.
Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP)
The VitalsBridge is capable of simulating non-invasive blood pressure by simulating the pulsing of the
artery. It uses two tubing connections; the red connection provides the pulse, and the green connection
measures the pressure in the cuff. The
VitalsBridge automatically detects and
controls pulsing during a non-invasive blood
pressure reading by the patient monitor. A
specially configured blood pressure cuff is
used with the VitalsBridge. Some patient
monitors require a 1-tube cuff, others a 2-
tube. Please consult the patient monitor’s
configuration and associated
documentation to determine which cuff is
required.
To side-stream CO
2
connection on vital signs
monitor.