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User Guide
52 | Options
7.1 BLOOD PRESSURE LEFT ARM WITH OMNI® CODE
BLUE PACK FOR THE S303 ONLY
7. OPTIONS
The Blood Pressure Training System consists of an adult size left arm. This is a versatile
training tool developed to assist health professionals teach the process and skills
required to perform blood pressure auscultation procedures and techniques.
BP Arm Features
Palpable Pulse
Programmable, palpable radial pulse is present when the cuff
pressure is less than the selected systolic blood pressure.
Korotkoff Sounds
Korotkoff sounds, K1 through K4 (K5 is silent) are audible
between systolic and diastolic pressure.
Depending on the selected heart rate and the rate of cuff
deflation, the Korotkoff sounds will adjust automatically.
The sounds are silenced automatically if the auscultatory gap is enabled.
Auscultation
The simulator operates with a modified blood pressure cuff. Connect the
BP cuff extension to the arm's control panel before use. Use A conventional
stethoscope to auscultate Korotkoff sounds in the antecubital area.
BP Arm Setup
1.
Wrap the modified blood pressure cuff
around the arm above the elbow.
NOTE: Make sure to orient the cuff where the
arrow on the cuff points towards the elbow.
