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T1 Quick Reference Guide
Cuff Description Limb Circumference
Thigh 46 - 66 cm
Adult Long 25 - 35 cm
Large Adult Long 33 - 47 cm
References:
1. American Association on Critical-Care Nurses (AACN): Practice Alert,
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring (April 2010)- http://www.
aacn.org/wd/practice/docs/practicealerts/non-invasive-bp-monitoring.
pdf?menu=aboutus
2. Pickering Thomas G, Hall John E, Appel Lawrence J, Falkner Bonita E,
Graves John, Hill Martha N, Jones Daniel W, Kurtz Theodore, Sheps
Sheldon G, Roccella Edward J. Recommendations for blood pressure
measurement in humans and experimental animals: Part 1: Blood
pressure measurement in humans: A statement for professionals
from the Subcommittee of Professional and Public Education of the
American Heart Association Council on High Blood Pressure Research.
J Hypertens 2005; 45: 142-161.
3. O’Brien Eoin, Asmar Roland, Beilin Lawrie, Imai Yutaka, Mallion Jean-
Michel, Mancia Giuseppe, Mengden Thomas, Myers Martin, Padfield
Paul, Palatini Paolo, Parati Gianfranco, Pickering
Thomas, Redon Josep,
Staessen Jan, Stergiou George, Verdecchia Paolo. European Society
of Hypertension recommendations for conventional, ambulatory
and home blood pressure measurement. J Hypertens 2003; 21:
821-848.
Initiate a Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Measurement (NIBP)
To initiate a NIBP measurement for a patient on the T1 monitor:
a. Select NIBP
(quick key) on the main display
Or
a. Select NIBP numeric tile to enter the NIBP Setup menu
b. Select Start NIBP
c. Select Main Menu
(quick key) or to return to the main display
DPM Central Station Interface: Selecting Start NIBP Measurement on the