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Invasive pressure monitoring
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e. Measuring blood pressure in the arm on the same side of a
mastectomy can cause measurements to be inaccurate. In this case, use
the contralateral arm.
f. Pressurization of the ARMBAND may cause temporary loss of function
of the equipment being used on the same limb.
g. In patients where the measurement is FREQUENT, it must be checked
if there is a prolonged reduction of blood circulation in the patient.
WARNING
For a blood pressure measurement with greater precision, it is necessary:
a. Patient at rest.
b. User adjust pressure reduction rate when necessary.
c. Patient must be:
• Comfortably seated.
• With legs uncrossed.
• With feet flat on the floor.
• With the back and arms propped up.
• With the middle of the ARMBAND in the right atrium level of the
heart.
• Patient relaxed and avoiding speaking.
• It is recommended that there be a 5-minute pause before the first
reading is taken.
• Operator position in NORMAL USE.
d. Any reading of blood pressure may be affected by the location of the
measurement, patient position, exercise or physiological condition of the
patient.
e. If the operator notices unexpected readings, he must check the
positioning of the ARMBAND, the position of the patient, check if the
patient’s clothing sleeve is in the way and take a 5-minute break before
the next measurement.
