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Connections
Wall/Mobile Aneroid:
1. Connect one end of the coil tubing to the aneroid valve at the bottom of the unit.
2. Join the cu tube to the coil tubing.
3. Join the ination bulb to the other cu tube.
4. Verify air tight seal of system.
Pocket Aneroid:
1. Connect on cu tube to the valve on the bottom of the pocket aneroid.
2. Join the ination bulb to the other cu tube.
3. Verify air tight seal of system.
Palm Aneroid:
1. Connect on cu tube to the valve on side of the palm aneroid.
2. Verify air tight seal of system.
Operation
Blood pressure measurements can be aected by the position of the patient and their physiologic
condition. Before beginning a procedure, ensure that the patient rests for at least ve minutes, has
support of their back and feet, and does not cross their legs. Passively support the patient’s lower
arm and keep the upper arm at heart level. The procedure needs to take place in a quiet environment
with no talking. Failure to follow these recommendations can result in inaccurate blood pressure
measurements.
1. Select cu size appropriate for the patient’s arm circumference. The applicable range, in
centimeters, is printed on each cu. NOTE: The “Artery Index Marker” on the cu should fall within
the “Range” indicated on the cu. If the artery index marker falls short of range, use a larger cu
to ensure accurate results. If the artery index marker is past the range, use a smaller cu to ensure
accurate results.
2. Wrap the cu around the arm with the artery index marker located over the brachial artery and
with the lower edge of the cu 2.5 cm (25 mm) above the bend in the elbow.
3. Inate cu rapidly to a level 30 mmHg above estimated (or palpatory) systolic pressure.
4. Partially open the valve to allow deation at a rate of 2 to 3 mmHg per second. As the pressure falls,
note systolic pressure and diastolic pressure detected with your stethoscope.
5. Rapidly release the remaining pressure and record measurements.
6. Fully exhaust cu when not in use.