Colin BP-S510, Operation Manual

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NIBP MONITORING
WARNING: For best product performance and measurement accuracy, use only
accessories supplied or recommended by Colin Medical Technology. Use
accessories according to the manufacturer’s directions for use and your facility’s
standards.
WARNING: Inaccurate measurements may be caused by incorrect cuff application
or use. This can include placing the cuff too loosely on the patient, using the
incorrect cuff size, or not placing the cuff at the same level as the heart, leaky cuff
or hose or excessive patient motion.
WARNING: In some cases, rapid, prolonged cycling of an oscillometric,
noninvasive blood pressure monitor cuff has been associated with any or all of
the following: ischemia, purpura, or neuropathy. Periodically observe the patient’s
limb to make sure that the circulation is not impaired for a prolonged period of
time. Also make sure the cuff is placed according to directions in this manual and
the cuff directions for use.
WARNING: Do not place the cuff, the catheter or SpO
2
sensor on an extremity
being used for intravenous infusion or any area where circulation is compromised
or has the potential to be compromised.
WARNING: As with all automatically inflatable blood pressure devices, continual
cuff measurements can cause injury to the patient being monitored. Weigh the
advantages of frequent measurement and/or use of CONT mode against the risk of
injury.
WARNING: Ensure the patient is quiet with minimal movement during NIBP
readings; minimize the patient’s shivering.
WARNING: Never place the cuff on extremity being used for intravenous infusion
or any area where circulation is compromised or has the potential to be
compromised. Never fit NIBP system with Luer Lock adapters.
WARNING: Never use an adult monitor setting or cuff for an NIBP measurement
on a neonatal patient. Adult inflation limits can be excessive for neonatal patients,
even if a neonatal cuff is used.
CAUTION: In the automatic mode, the monitor displays results of the last blood
pressure measurement until another measurement starts. If a patient’s condition
changes during the time interval between measurements, the monitor will not
detect the change or indicate an alarm condition.
CAUTION: Any excessive patient motion may cause inaccurate measurements of
non-invasive blood pressure. Minimize motion to improve blood pressure
measurements.
CAUTION: Do not apply the blood pressure cuff to the same extremity as the one
to which the SpO
2
sensor or IBP catheter is attached. Cuff inflation can disrupt
SpO
2
monitoring and lead to nuisance alarms.
CAUTION: Make sure that heavy objects are not placed on the cuff hose. Avoid
crimping or undue bending, twisting, or entanglement of the hose.
Note: Blood pressure measurements can be affected by the position of the patient, the
patient’s physiological condition and other factors.