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Monitoring NBP
This chapter explains how to monitor blood pressure (NBP) using the Efficia DFM100.
Overview
The Efficia DFM100 measures blood pressure for both adult and infant/child patients using the
oscillometric method. Systolic, diastolic and mean measurements are provided. Alarms are available
to alert you to changes in the patient’s condition.
NBP measurements can be taken in Monitor, Manual Defibrillation (including Synchronized
Cardioversion), and Pacing modes. NBP is not available in AED Mode. NBP measurements can be
taken automatically on a pre-set schedule or manually on demand.
Use the Patient Category button to switch between patient categories.
When pressing the Patient Category button, all parameter alarm limits and initial inflation pressures
change to the new patient category. These changes are retained when you switch modes.
• For patients that are ≥ 25kg or ≥ 8 years old, use Adult patient category.
• For patients <25kg or < 8 years old, use Infant/Child patient category.
The neonatal patient category is not supported.
While an NBP measurement is in progress, the current cuff pressure is displayed in the Parameter
area. Once the measurement is complete, the values for systolic, diastolic and mean pressure are
displayed along with the measurement schedule (manual or automatic intervals) and a time stamp
(see Figure 62.)
WARNING: Do not perform NBP monitoring on patients whose upper arm circumference is less than 13cm.
Doing so may result in inaccurate measurements.
Figure 62 NBP Values
Alarm Limits - If NBP alarms are
turned on, the alarm limits are
displayed. If alarm limits are turned off,
the alarms off symbol is displayed.
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