Setting Up/Taking NIBP Measurements
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8.4.3 Initiating Automatic NIBP Measurements
When frequent NIBP measurements are required, the Monitor can be set up to automatically take a blood
pressure measurement every 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
To initiate automatic NIBP measurements
1. Apply the Cuff and Cuff Module, if not already on the patient.
See Applying the ViSi Mobile Cuff Module and Disposable Cuff on page 75.
2. Set the
NIBP mode to Automatic, if the mode is not already Automatic.
See Selecting Blood Pressure Mode on page 123.
3. On the Vital Signs screen, touch
Automatic Cuff Inflation.
See Taking a NIBP Measurement on page 124
An automatic NIBP measurement is taken immediately, and again at the set interval.
Note: As long as the NIBP Module is plugged in, a manual NIBP measurement can be initiated at
any time. If the timing of the manual measurement overlaps with the automatic
measurement interval, then that automatic measurement is skipped; otherwise the automatic
measurement occurs as scheduled.
Note: Touching the “Stop NIBP” button on the Vital Signs screen interrupts any NIBP
measurement cycle presently in progress. The next automatic measurement will occur as
scheduled.
Use care when using automatic cuff inflation for prolonged periods on
unconscious or semi-conscious patients since the patient may not be able to
alert the clinician to any pain he/she may be experiencing. Pressing the
“Stop NIBP” button interrupts the NIBP measurement and deflates the cuff.
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