Use Instructions

Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Monitoring NIBP
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Section NIBP accessories), and make sure that the symbol "Φ" is over the artery. Ensure that
the middle of the cuff is at the level of the right atrium of the heart and the cuff is not
wrapped too tightly around the limb. Excessive tightness may cause discoloration and
eventual ischemia of the extremity.
Cuff Usage
3. Check whether the patient type is appropriately selected. Clicking patient information area
can change patient Type.
4. Access Menu > Module Switch > select unit (mmHg or kPa, 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa).
5. Slide NIBP parameter area left to select and set as needed, and to start the measurement.
6. Wait until the first reading is taken.
NOTE:
1 The width of the cuff is either approximately 40% of the limb circumference or 2/3 of
the upper arm length. The inflatable part of the cuff should be long enough to encircle
80-100% of the limb. The wrong size of cuff can cause erroneous readings. If the cuff
size is in question, use another cuff with suitable size to avoid errors.
2 If an NIBP measurement is suspect, repeat the measurement. If you are still
uncertain about the reading, use another method to measure the blood pressure.
3 Please make sure the cuff is well connected. A leak of air may cause measurement
error.
4 Please select the cuff with the suitable size. An unsuitable cuff may cause incorrect
measurements.
5 Avoid incursion of liquid into the cuff. If this happens, please desiccate the cuff
completely.
6 NIBP parameter area can display real-time cuff pressure value till displaying SYS
value.
7 Parameter area keeps measured value for 30 mins. If there is no measurement to
continue, the area will display invalid value after 30 mins.