Accutorr V Operating Instructions
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Operation
Automatic NIBP Measurements (Interval Mode)
NOTE:
If
(25) is pressed, there is a 1 – 2 second delay before
another measurement can be taken. The Accutorr V
illuminates the NIBP status indicator (22) when ready.
3.7.3
Changing the Interval Setting
If the INTERVAL mode is active and the interval time is changed (follow steps 1 through 3 in
section 3.7.1), the measurement cycle is reset with the new interval. Measurement resumes
after the new interval time elapses.
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 V will take an automatic NIBP measurement in 10
minutes and then once every 10 minutes.
3.7.4
START and DEFLATE Functions
The START NIBP and DEFLATE functions have the following effects on the timed measurement
sequence.
3.7.5
Automatic Adjustment of Cuff Inflation Pressure (Adaptive
Inflation)
The Accutorr V adjusts the inflation pressure according to the previous reading of the systolic
pressure. After the first successful measurement, the inflation pressure is the previous systolic
+50 mmHg in the adult and pediatric modes, or +40 mmHg in the neonate mode. If a
manual measurement is taken between interval readings, the manual measurement uses
Adaptive Inflation because the unit is in Interval Mode.
NOTE:
When not in Interval mode, Adaptive Inflation is disabled.
To view the current initial inflation pressure, follow the steps in Section 3.5.3. Press
(16) or
(19) to change the inflation pressure.
START NIBP
key
If the INTERVAL mode is active, the NIBP module instantly begins a
measurement. 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.
DEFLATE
key (25)
If a measurement is in progress, the measurement is suspended and the
cuff deflates. If the INTERVAL mode is active with a measurement in
progress, no additional measurements are taken until the
START NIBP
key (24) is pressed.
