Stopping
Starting
To release the cuff pressure before the measurement is finished:
The monitor sets inflation limits automatically for adults and
infants according to the hose used and inflation limit selected
from the menu.
•
Press the
NIBP Start/Cancel
key.
Setting cycling intervals
NOTE: When using infant cuffs the white infant cuff hose must
be used. The child selection increases the maximum inflation
pressure to 200 mmHg when using infant cuff/hoses.
1. Press the
NIBP
key.
2. Select
Cycle Time
.
3. Choose the new cycle time.
To produce a single measurement:
•
Press the
NIBP Start/Cancel
key.
or
Press the
NIBP
key and select
Start Manual
.
Using NIBP cuff for Venous Stasis
1. Press the
NIBP
key.
2. Select
Start Ven.Stasis
.
To measure automatically after set intervals:
Maximum Inflation
Venous Stasis
Pressure
Venous Stasis
Time
Infant
150 mmHg
40 mmHg
1 minute
Child
200 mmHg
60 mmHg
2 minute
Adult
280 mmHg
80 mmHg
2 minute
•
Press the
NIBP
key and select
Start Cycling
.
To measure continuously for five minutes:
•
Press the
NIBP
key and select
Start STAT
.
During measurement
•
Observe the cuffed limb frequently. Measurement may
impair blood circulation.
WARNING: The monitor sets the inflation pressure automatically
according to the first measurement. Reset the case to reset the
inflation limit before measuring a new patient.
•
Make sure that tubes are not bent, pressed or stretched.
Measurement may impair blood circulation. Intervals below
10 minutes and STAT measurements are not recommended
for extended periods of time.
•
NOTE: The presence of some arrhythmias during NIBP
measurement may increase the time required for the
measurement. For details about the test results of the
function of NIBP measurement in the presence of
arrhythmias, see the “User’s Reference Manual”.
CAUTION
: Vibrations during transport may disturb the NIBP
measurement.
•
Blood pressure values may be affected by a change in the
patient's position.
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