DiagnostixTM Aneroids Pocket, Palm, Clock Type Use, Care, & Maintenance ®
ADC® Aneroid Sphygmomanometer (manometer, cuff, bladder, bulb and valve) Thank you for choosing an ADC® DIAGNOSTIXTM Aneroid Sphygmomanometer. Your new ADC® DIAGNOSTIXTM aneroid is designed to provide unrivaled durability, and unparalleled comfort. Every component has been carefully designed to maximize performance. This Use, Care, & Maintenance guide refers to ADC model series; 700, 703, 705, 720, 728, 731, 732, 740, 750, 752, 778, and 788.
WARNING: Do not apply cuff to delicate or damaged skin. Check cuff site frequently for irritation. WARNING: Only use the cuff when the range markings indicated on the cuff show that the proper cuff size is selected, otherwise erroneous readings may result. WARNING: Allow space between patient and cuff. Two fingers should fit in this space if the cuff is correctly positioned. WARNING: Do not apply cuff to limbs used for IV infusion.
Most models are preassembled and ready for use. In units requiring assembly, the bulb and valve should connect to the tube closest to the Index Line. The gauge connects to the remaining tube. Operation of DiagnostixTM Palm Aneroids This booklet contains operating and maintenance information for the DIAGNOSTIXTM 703, 788 Series, System 3, Pediatric, General Practice, System 4 and System 5 Multicuff instruments. Please read and retain.
bladder, bulb, and the ADFLOW™ valve), 8 foot length coiled tubing, luer connectors, mounting hardware, and operating instructions. The DIAGNOSTIX™ 752M is mounted on a height adjustable, Spider-Leg™ 5 leg mobile stand. The DIAGNOSTIX™ 750D is mounted on a desktop stand. Cuff Manometer To assemble the inflation system, connect coiled tubing to air inlet nipple at bottom of gauge. Insert male luer adapter on bladder tubing into female receptacle at free end of coiled tubing.
Measurement Procedure 1. Patient Position The patient should sit or lie comfortably. The arm should be fully supported on a flat surface at heart level. (If the arm’s position varies, or is not level with the heart, measurement values obtained will not be consistent with the patient’s true blood pressure.) When seated, the patient should have their back and arm supported, and their legs should not be crossed.
Inflate cuff 20-30 mmHg above the point at which the radial pulse disappears. NOTE: Cuff pressure range is 0 mmHg to 300 mmHg. 4. Position the Stethoscope Position the chestpiece in the antecubital space below the cuff, distal to the brachium. Do not place chestpiece underneath the cuff, as this impedes accurate measurement. Use the bell side of a combination stethoscope for clearest detection of the low pitched Korotkoff (pulse) sounds. 5.
printed oval when the unit is fully deflated (Figure 3). Should the indicator needle of the manometer rest outside of this calibration mark, then the manometer must be re-calibrated to within ±3 mmHg when compared to a reference device that has been certified to national or international measurement standards. A manometer whose indicator needle is resting outside of this mark, is NOT acceptable for use. NOTE: Store gauge with valve in full exhaust position.
Manometer Quality Control (Figure 4) A Serial number and Lot number are automatically assigned to every aneroid during manufacturing, ensuring every item is "controlled". The Serial Number can be located on the faceplate of each aneroid (Figure 4). The Lot number is located on the outside label of the manometer packaging (Figure 5).
Warranty American Diagnostic Corporation’s (ADC®) warranty service extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences from the date of delivery. ADC warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service as follows: • • Your DIAGNOSTIX™ manometer is warranted for life. The manometer is warranted to remain accurate to +/-3mmHg (or the prevailing standard) over its full range when compared to a reference standard for life.
