RECOMMENDED
INSERTION
PROCEDURE
STEPS
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Figure 4: Recommended Insertion Procedure
SPECIFICATIONS
Transducer type
Transducer size
Functional pressure range
Functional over/under
pressure range
Accuracy
Zero drift
Temperature coefficient
Depth markings
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Strain gauge micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) piezoresistive
silicon chip
9Fr/10Fr (3.3 mm diameter)
-10 to 125 mmHg
-200 to 900 mmHg
-10 to 10 mmHg: ±1 mmHg
11 to 33 mmHg: ±2 mmHg
34 to 125 mmHg: ±6%
±4 mmHg from 15 minutes up to 24 hours after insertion
±2 mmHg from 24 hours up to 120 hours after insertion
±2 mmHg maximum change
over temperature range of 22°C – 45°C (72°F – 113°F )
Located each 1 cm up to 9 cm from the catheter tip
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