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BPAro
ENG Revision A
Application
4
Application
4.1
Applying the cuff
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Select the appropriate cuff size (see cuff label).
When the cuff is too small the BP values will be
overrated, when it is too big, the measured
values will be too low.
Fig. 4.1 Applying the cuff
Fig. 4.2 Applying the cuff
Warning
Risk to Persons —
The ABPM devices must not be connected to
other equipment (e.g., PC) when the cuff is
applied to the patient.
Warning
Risk to Persons —
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The effect of blood flow interference can
result in a harmful injury to the patient
caused by continuous cuff pressure due to
connection tubing kinking.
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Too frequent measurements can cause injury
to the patient due to blood flow interference.
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The application of the cuff over a wound can
cause further injury.
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The application of the cuff and its
pressurization on the arm on the side of a
mastectomy is not recommended.
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The pressurization of the cuff can temporarily
cause loss of function of simultaneously used
monitoring equipment on the same limb.
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By watching the limb, it is necessary to check
that operation of the ABPM device does not
result in prolonged impairment of patient
blood circulation.
Caution
Incorrect measurements —
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Use only the cuffs listed in chapter “Order
Information”
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Replace cuffs on a regular basis. Damaged
Velcro fasteners may cause incorrect
readings.
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Select the appropriate cuff size as a cuff that
is too small will lead to overrated BP values
and when the cuff is too big, the measured
values will be too low.
