Gambro AK 98, Operator'S Manual

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HCEN12745 Revision 10.2016
Program version 2.xx
AK 98 Dialysis Machine - Measuring blood pressure A:129
Use a cuff that is the right size for the patient. Wrap the cuff tight on the arm of the
patient. One finger should fit between the cuff and the arm.
The middle of the cuff should be at the same level as the heart of the patient.
For more information about how to apply the cuff and how to connect it to the dialysis
machine, see the package insert leaflet supplied with the cuff.
Do not apply the cuff on:
● a limb with an access, for example a fistula or a graft.
● a limb with intravascular access, therapy, or arterio-venous (A-V) shunt.
● a limb that is monitored with a pulse oximetry sensor.
● a limb with restricted blood flow.
● a limb with an intravenous line in place.
● a wound.
● an arm on the same side as a mastectomy.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the BPM cuff or cuff hose if a defibrillator is being discharged, as doing
so may cause electric shock.
CAUTION!
In the event of accidental wetting of the BPM cuff or cuff hose connections, wipe
immediately to prevent moisture from entering the machine.
CAUTION!
No protective means against burns to the patient are provided when the BPM is
used together with high frequency (HF) surgical equipment.
CAUTION!
Substitution of a replaceable component may result in measurement error. Always
use the replacement components recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION!
Pressurisation of the cuff can temporarily cause loss of function of simultaneously
used monitoring equipment on the same limb.
CAUTION!
To ensure proper measurement avoid compression or restriction of the connection
tubing.