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User Guide Safety 3.1
BR-102 plus / BR-102 plus PWA
To prevent excessive pressure, it is important to choose the
correct cuff size and to check that the correct setting is used in the
menu setup (Record Setup > Patient Group > Adult / Child).
The cuff must not be placed over or near a wound that could cause
further injury.
As with occasional blood pressure measurement, petechial
bleeding can occur in patients with coagulation disorders or having
anticoagulant treatment even with the correct cuff size.
In patients who have had a single mastectomy or lymph node
clearance, the cuff can be placed on the opposite arm.
When the patient is monitored by an ME unit, loss of data can
occur from the arm during cuff inflation at the ME equipment.
During long term recording, the area where the cuff is attached
must be checked regularly for signs of ischaemia, purpuras and/or
neuropathy.
To prevent incorrect measurement results, ensure that the tube is
not pinched or compressed.
A cuff that is applied to a patient in the recumbent or sitting position
is normally located at the same level as the heart (i. e. middle of
the cuff at the level of the right atrium of the heart). However, if the
cuff is located at a level higher than the heart (for instance if the
arm of a patient in bed is lifted), this may result in lower-than-actual
measurement readings (approx. 7.5 mmHg per 10 cm rise).
The unit is safe during defibrillation. However, as a safety
precaution, when possible remove the cuff and microphone before
defibrillation and, if connected remove the USB connector from the
recorder and the PC.
Do not touch the unit casing during defibrillation.
If the unit gets wet accidentally, switch off and dry with a cloth.
If the unit is accidentally immersed in liquid, remove the batteries
and return to SCHILLER for checking.
A list of BR-102 plus error messages is given in the Maintenance
section (see Error Messages, page 58).
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