Rev. 3.1 8. NIBP 140
BM5 (CS,CX) User’s Manual
As the value of NIBP can vary according to the age and sex of a patient, the user
needs to set up right data in parameter Menu before measurement. Tubes between the
cuff and the monitor are not kinked or blocked.
The air pad should be exactly over the branchial artery. Tubing is immediately to the
right or left of the branchial artery to prevent kinking when elbow is bent.
The maintenance is performed every 2 years.
Check the following list devise to operates properly and safety at all times.
1. Check for proper cuff size.
2. Check for residual air left in the cuff from a previous measurement.
3. Make sure cuff is not too tight or too loose.
4. Make sure cuff and heart are at same level, otherwise hydrostatic pressure will offset the NIBP
value.
5. Minimize patient movement during measurement.
6. Watch for pulses paradox us.
7. Check for leak in cuff or tubing.
8. Patient may have a weak pulse.
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