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Cardiac Output and Blood Volumes in Children and Adults - Whitepaper

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What is the COstatus^® System for?

What parameters does the COstatus^® System measure?

What is the reference value/range of the blood volumes?

How does the COstatus^® System work?

What are the basic requirements for using COstatus^®?

How is ultrasound dilution different from thermodilution?

How is COstatus^® different from Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC)?

Will catheter size influence measurement accuracy?

Does the COstatus^® System provide continuous measurements?

Has the system been cleared by the FDA?

Has the COstatus^® System been validated in pediatric clinical patients?

What are the functions of the flow/dilution sensors at the venous and arterial sites?

Does the location of the flow/dilution sensors with respect to the catheter tips influence the measurements?

Do I need to use ultrasonic couplant with flow/dilution sensors?

Can I measure several patients with one COstatus^® System?

Many critical care patients are connected to multiple devices, such as infusion pumps and ventilators. How can I run a COstatus^® measurement in such restricted areas?

What safety control mechanisms are incorporated into the COstatus^® System?

What quality control mechanisms are incorporated into the COstatus^® System?

Can I still use the venous port during COstatus® measurement operation?

Does using COstatus^® interfere with infusion therapy or drug injections during measurement?

What is the purpose of the redirection syringe?

What should I do if the pump stops?

How does the system perform in burn units where temperatures could be around 80-90oF?

What if I cannot install an arterial line?

Can I use it with PICC lines?

Can I use one system with different AV loops on several patients in my ICU?

What is the priming volume of the AV loop?

I inject the saline, nothing happens on the meter. What should I do?

How many measurements do I need to determine a value?

Why should I warm the saline to body temperature for injections?

How much saline do I need to inject per measurement and how many times?

Can I use other isotonic fluids such as Ringers or Glucose as an injectate?

How the data is saved?