Welch Allyn ABPM 7100 - Activating and Configuring the Device

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Preparing the ABPM 7100
Safety instructions
Warning
Risk of strangulation posed by the shoulder strap and cuff tubing.
 If the patient has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
 Do not place the shoulder strap and cuff tubing around the patient’s neck.
 Always place the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
 Instruct the patient to switch off and remove the device immediately and to inform the doctor in the
event of experiencing any pain.
 Measurement can be interrupted at any stage by pushing any of the buttons. This deflates the cuff
and the device can be removed.
Caution
Risk of injury caused by incorrect application of the device.
 The doctor must ensure that, due to the patient’s medical condition, the use of the device does not
result in impaired blood circulation in the arm.
 If the patient has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
 While it is still attached to a patient, the device may never be connected to a PC or other device.
 Instruct the patient to place the device in such a way that, while the cuff is inflated, the tubing is not
compressed or kinked, especially during sleep.
 Petechiae, haemorrhages or subcutaneous haematoma may occur in some patients.
 Instruct the patient to switch off and remove the device immediately and to inform the doctor in the
event of experiencing any pain.
Caution
Risk of injury caused by incorrect application of the cuff.
 The doctor must ensure that, due to the patient’s medical condition, the use of the device does not
result in impaired blood circulation in the arm.
 If the patient is has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
 It is imperative that you instruct the patient in the correct seating of the cuff.
 Inform the patient that the cuff may only be used on the upper arm.
 Ensure that neither the shoulder strap nor the cuff tubing can ever wrap around the patient’s neck.
Always place the cuff tubing und the outer clothing (even at night).
 Instruct the patient to place the device in such a way that, while the cuff is inflated, the tubing is not
compressed or kinked, especially during sleep.
 Petechiae, haemorrhages or subcutaneous haematoma may occur in some patients.
 Instruct the patient to switch off and remove the device immediately and to inform the doctor in the
event of experiencing any pain.
Caution
Intolerances caused by the use of disinfectants.
 Wash to remove residues.
 Wash the cuff sleeve with a mild detergent in the washing machine at max. 30°C without spinning.