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VitalsBridge Directions for Use

rev. B.7 PN 10229

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.

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