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Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring NIBP
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WARNING
Prolonged non-invasive blood pressure measurements in Auto, Continuous or Sequence
mode may be associated with purpura, ischemia and neuropathy in the limb wearing the
cuff. When monitoring a patient, examine the extremities of the limb frequently for normal
color, warmth and sensitivity. If any abnormality is observed, stop the blood pressure
measurements.
13.5 Measurement Procedures
To obtain accurate measurements, the following operating steps need to be observed:
1. Ensure the patient position in normal use, including
 Comfortably seated or lie flat, legs uncrossed;
 Feet flat on the floor;
 Back and arm supported;
 Relax as much as possible, neither talking nor applying external pressure against the cuff.
Rest for five minutes in a quiet environment.
2. Connect the air hose and switch on the monitor.
Apply the blood pressure cuff to the patient's arm or leg and follow the instructions below.
Cuff Usage
- Ensure that the cuff is completely deflated.
Apply the appropriate size cuff to the patient (About the cuff size selection, please refer to
Section NIBP accessories), and make sure that the symbol "Φ" is over the artery. Ensure that
the middle of the cuff 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.
3. Check whether the patient type is appropriately selected. Access the Patient Setup menu
from Menu. Turn the knob to select the required patient Type in the Patient Info. menu.
4. Select a measurement mode and NIBP unit (mmHg, cmH
2
O or kPa, 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa, 1
mmHg=1.36 cmH
2
O) in the NIBP Setup menu. Refer to Section Operation Prompts for
details.
5. Press the button on the front panel or shortcut key on the screen to start a
measurement.