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F6 and F6 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Maternal Monitoring
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Thigh (Adult) 46 cm ~ 66 cm 21 cm
2) Squeeze the cuff to discharge the air.
3) Apply the cuff to the patient; make sure that the symbol "Φ" is over the appropriate artery
(Refer to figure 9-4). Ensure that the cuff is not wrapped too tightly around the limb.
Excessive tightness may cause discoloration and eventual ischemia of the extremities.
Figure 9-4 Applying the Cuff
9.4.3 Preparation for NIBP Monitoring
1) Insert the plug of the cuff extension tube into NIBP socket on the monitor.
2) Apply the NIBP cuff to the patient’s arm or leg following the instructions described in section
9.4.2 How to Apply NIBP Cuff.
3) Connect the cuff to the extension tube. The limb chosen for taking the measurement should be
placed at the same level as the patient's heart. If this is not possible, correct the measurement
using the formula described in section 9.4.6 Correcting the Measurement.
Figure 9-5 Connection for NIBP Mesurement
9.4.4 Auto Measurement
To perform an auto measurement
1 Select the setup key on the main interface.
2 Select Mother > Cycle.
3 Select a time interval from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 480 minutes.
4 Select OK.
5 Press NIBP key on the front panel to start an Auto measurement.