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12.2.2 Operation Guides
1. To start a manual NIBP measurement
îš„ Access the NIBP SETUP menu and select MANUAL from the INTERVAL option; then,
press the NIBP key on the control panel to start a manual NIBP measurement; or
îš„ During the interval between two auto NIBP measurements, press the NIBP key on the
control panel to start a manual NIBP measurement.
2. To start auto NIBP measurement
Access the NIBP SETUP menu and select a time (e.g. 5MIN) from the INTERVAL options; press
the NIBP key on the control panel to start the auto NIBP measurment. When this measurment
finishes, the system will perform the NIBP measurment automatically as per the preset interval.
WARNING
z Auto non-invasive blood pressure measurements performed in long intervals
may incur ischemia and neuropathy in the limb wearing the cuff. When
monitoring a patient, examine the extremities of the limb frequently for normal
color, warmth and sensitivity. If any abnormality is observed, change the
position of the cuff on the patient or stop the blood pressure measurements
immediately.
3. To start a continuous NIBP measurement
Selecting CONTINUAL in NIBP SETUP menu starts a continuous NIBP measurement. The
monitor continues measuring NIBP for five minutes.
4. To stop a NIBP measurement
During an auto, manual or continuous measurement, pressing the NIBP key on the control panel
stops the ongoing measurement.
NOTE
z If you are in doubt about the accuracy of any reading(s), check the patient's
vital signs by an alternative method before checking the function of the monitor.