Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring NIBP
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Cuff Usage
Ensure that the cuff is completely deflated.
Apply the appropriate size cuff to the patient. (About the cuff size selection, please refer
to Section NIBP Accessories). And make sure that the symbol "Φ" is over the
appropriate artery. Ensure that the cuff is not wrapped too tightly around the limb.
Excessive tightness may cause discoloration and eventual ischemia of the extremity.
Make sure that the cuff edge falls within the range of the mark <->. If it does not, use a
larger or smaller cuff that fits better.
3. Connect the cuff to the air hose. The limb chosen for taking the measurement should be
placed at the same level as the patient's heart. If this is not possible you should apply the
following corrections to the measured values:
If the cuff is not level with the heart, add 0.75 mmHg (0.10 kPa) to the displayed
reading for each inch of elevation above the heart, or subtract 0.75 mmHg (0.10 kPa)
from the displayed reading for each inch of elevation below the heart.
4. Check whether the patient mode is appropriately selected. Access PATIENT SETUP menu
from SYSTEM MENU and pick PAT TYPE item and turn the knob to select the required
patient type.
5. Select a measurement mode in the NIBP SETUP menu. Refer to the following paragraphs
Operation Hints for details.
6. Press the “Start” button on the front panel to start a measurement.
7. Wait until the first reading is taken.
NOTE:
1. The width of the cuff is either approximately 40% of the limb circumference or 2/3 of
the upper arm length. The inflatable part of the cuff should be long enough to encircle
80-100% of the limb. The wrong size of cuff can cause erroneous readings. If the cuff
size is in question, use another cuff with suitable size to avoid errors.
2. If a NIBP measurement is suspected, repeat the measurement. If you are still
uncertain about the reading, use another method to measure the blood pressure.
3. Please make sure the cuff is well connected. A leak of air may cause measurement
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