Product Manual

2036991-001C CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 7-3
NIBP: Description
Description
NOTE: Age in this section refers to how long ago the vital signs were taken.
The NIBP parameter in the V100 Monitor is available with two types of NIBP
technologies: one calibrated to intra-arterial pressure (DINAMAP SuperSTAT or
Classic) and one calibrated to the auscultatory method (specific technologies are
available in select markets).
When the monitor initially enters configuration mode the type of NIBP
technology appears in the min window: StAt for SuperSTAT NIBP, AUSC for
Auscultatory NIBP, and CLAS for Classic NIBP.
NOTE: Refer to the “Product Overview” Section for instructions on accessing
configuration mode.
Refer to Appendix D “Principles of Noninvasive Blood Pressure Determination” for
specific information regarding these technologies. Most user interface options,
instructions for use, and alarms will be the same for all technologies. The NIBP
parameter is included in all models. Blood pressure is monitored noninvasively in
the V100 Monitor by oscillometric method.
NOTE: For neonatal populations, the reference is always the intra-arterial
pressure monitoring method.
The V100 Monitor has three NIBP modes: 1. manual, 2. auto cycle, and 3. Stat.
The mode is selected by the user. The actual NIBP determination is automated
and, once it is complete, the values for systolic pressure, diastolic pressure,
mean arterial pressure, and pulse rate (if SpO
2
is not active) are shown in their
respective windows.
Before each NIBP determination, the monitor performs a test to ensure that the
cuff pressure is below a specified level. The determination is delayed until this
condition is met. The monitor senses the type of hose being used and
automatically uses adult/pediatric monitoring parameters or neonate
monitoring parameters, as appropriate.
Audible and visible alarms occur when any of the values for systolic pressure,
diastolic pressure, or pulse rate (if sourced by NIBP) are outside their selected
high or low limits.
NOTE: When the BATTERY LOW alarm is active as a high-priority alarm, any
attempts to start an NIBP determination results in an E13 BATTERY
LOW alarm. At anytime during monitoring, if an NIBP determination is
started and cannot be completed due to a low or bad battery, the
monitor issues an E13 BATTERY LOW alarm. Because this particular
event can be indicative of a bad battery, this alarm event is logged into
the failure alarm history.
Instructions for cleaning and disinfecting NIBP cuffs are in Appendix C
“Maintenance.”