Section IV - 37
Intravascular Monitoring Equipment

Bubbles in the line can cause a venous embolus. The drip chamber should always be in the upright position. Damping of the signal will cause an overestimation of blood pressure. When flushing the line into the patient, hold the pressurized flush open for at least 6 seconds. The femoral artery should never be used for an arterial line.