Accutorr Plus™ Operating Instructions
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Operation
Automatic NIBP Measurements (Interval Mode)
NOTE:
If the Interval mode is no longer required, set the interval to
“OFF” prior to pressing the START NIBP key. See section 3.4
for details on changing the interval mode.
NOTE:
If the DEFLATE key (36) is pressed, it will take 10 seconds
before another measurement can be taken. The START NIBP
INDICATOR (39) will be illuminated, when ready.
NOTE:
When in the Interval mode and the Room/Bed is changed,
the interval mode is suspended (interval indicator flashes)
until the NIBP Start key is pressed.
3.4.2
Changing the Interval Setting
If the interval time is changed while the Accutorr Plus is in the interval mode, the new interval
time is used once it is entered. For example: The interval time is set to 60 minutes. Thirty
minutes have elapsed since the last timed automatic measurement and the interval time is
changed to 10 minutes. Once the interval time is entered, the Accutorr Plus will take an
automatic NIBP measurement in 10 minutes and then once every 10 minutes.
3.4.3
Effects of Changing the Room Number and/or Bed Letter on the
Interval Setting
When the Room Number and/or Bed Letter is changed, the interval setting will remain the
same.
NOTE:
The interval setting can be changed if required. Also, if an
NIBP measurement is in progress, the measurement will
stop and the cuff will deflate. The timed interval
measurements will not activate again (interval indicator
flashes) until the START NIBP key (38) is pressed.
3.4.4
START and DEFLATE Functions
The START NIBP and DEFLATE functions have the following effects on the timed measurement
sequence.
INTERVAL mode is active and the START NIBP key (38) is pressed causing an unscheduled
measurement to be taken. Taking this unscheduled measurement does not affect the timing of
the interval cycle, therefore, the scheduled measurements will still be taken as if there were
no interruptions. Only one measurement is taken for each measurement cycle - even if the
unscheduled measurement coincides with the scheduled measurement.
INTERVAL mode is active and the DEFLATE key (36) is pressed. The INTERVAL INDICATOR
(35) flashes. No additional measurements will be taken until the START NIBP key (38) is
pressed. If a timed measurement is in progress, the measurement is suspended and the cuff
deflates.
INTERVAL mode is active and the interval time is changed. The measurement cycle is reset
with the new interval. A measurement will be taken after the new interval time has elapsed.
