S12 Vet Monitor User’s Manual
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blood pressure measurements on patients with severe blood clotting disorders
because of the risk of hematoma in the limb fitted with the cuff.
Do not use the NIBP cuff on a limb with an intravenous infusion or arterial
catheter in place. This could cause tissue damage around the catheter when the
infusion is slowed or blocked during cuff inflation.
Continuous cuff pressure due to connection tubing kinking may cause blood
flow interference, and resulting in harmful injury to the patient.
NIBP reading can be affected by the measurement site, the position of the
patient, exercise, or the patient's physiologic condition. If you doubt the NIBP
measurements, determine the patient’s vital signs by alternative means, and
then verify that the monitor is working correctly.
Devices that exert pressure on tissue have been associated with purpura,
ischemia, and neuropathy. Inspect the application site regularly to ensure skin
quality and inspect the extremity of the cuffed limb for normal color, warmth
and sensitivity. If the skin quality changes, or if the extremity circulation is
being affected, move the cuff to another site or stop the blood pressure
measurements immediately. Check more frequently when making automatic or
STAT measurements. Auto NIBP measurements with one and two minute
intervals are not recommended for extended periods of time.
NIBP diagnostic significance must be decided by the physician.
As the monitor uses an alternative small-bore connector design different from
those specified in the ISO 80369 series, there is a possibility that a
misconnection can occur between the monitor and a medical device using a
different alternative small-bore connector, which can result in a hazardous
situation causing harm to the patient. Special measures need be taken by the
user to mitigate these reasonable foreseeable risks.
CAUTION:
Only use parts and accessories specified in this manual. Follow the instructions
for use and adhere to all warnings and cautions.
Accuracy of NIBP measurement depends on using a cuff of proper size. It is
essential to measure limb circumference and choose a cuff with proper size.
