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Non-invasive blood pressure
Venous stasis pressure may be lower than the values above if the patient has low
blood pressure. The venous stasis pressure adapts to the measured mean pressure
being approximately the same as the mean pressure but always at least the following:
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Adult : 40 ± 5 mmHg (5.3 ± 0.7 kPa)
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Child : 30 ± 5 mmHg (4.0 ± 0.7 kPa)
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Infant : 20 ± 5 mmHg (2.7 ± 0.7 kPa)
Starting or stopping the venous stasis
NOTE
PSM only.
1. Select the NIBP parameter window.
2. Select Start Venous Stasis .
3. Stop the venous stasis by selecting Stop Venous Stasis .
NIBP cuffs
NIBP cuff selection and placement
Always choose the appropriate blood pressure measurement site. In adult and
child patients, the upper arm is preferred for convenience and because normative
values are generally based on this site. When factors prohibit use of the upper arm,
the clinician must plan patient care accordingly, taking into account the patient’s
cardiovascular status and the effect of an alternative site on blood pressure values,
proper cuff size, and comfort.
Adult and child Infant
Always measure patient’s limb and select appropriately sized cuff according to
size marked on cuff or cuff packaging. When cuff sizes overlap for a specified
circumference, choose the larger size cuff.
If patient is standing, sitting, or inclined, ensure that cuffed limb is supported to
maintain the cuff at level of patient’s heart. If the cuff is not at heart level, the
difference in the measured pressure values due to hydrostatic effect must be
considered.
Selecting NIBP cuff size
NOTE
PDM and TRAM only.
You must first select the NIBP cuff size before starting a NIBP measurement.
1. Select the NIBP parameter window.
2. Select Adult , Child , or Infant from the Cuff Size list.
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