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12.4 Measurement Methods
There are three methods of measuring NIBP:
Manual: measurement on demand.
Auto: continually repeated measurements at set intervals.
STAT: continually rapid series of measurements over a five minute period, then return
to the previous mode.
12.5 Setting Up the NIBP Measurement
12.5.1 Preparing the Patient
In normal use, perform NIBP measurement on a patient who is in the following position:
Comfortably seated
Legs uncrossed
Feet flat on the floor
Back and arm supported
Middle of the cuff at the level of the right atrium of the heart
NOTE
z It is recommended that the patient relaxes as much as possible before performing
measurement and that the patient does not talk during NIBP measurement.
z It is recommended that 5 min should elapse before the first reading is taken
z The operator should not touch the cuff or tubing during NIBP measurement.
12.5.2 Preparing to Measure NIBP
1. Power on the monitor.
2. Verify that the patient category is correct. If not, select the [Patient Setup] QuickKey
ė[Patient Demographics]ė[Patient Cat.] and set the patient category to [Adu], [Ped]
or [Neo].
3. Plug the air tubing into the NIBP connector on the patient monitor.
4. Select a correct sized cuff and then apply it as follows:
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