Mindray BeneView T8, Operation Manual

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Monitoring NIBP
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9.4 Measurement Methods
There are three methods of measuring NIBP:
„ Manual: measurement on demand.
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Auto: continually repeated measurements at set intervals.
„ STAT: continually rapid series of measurements over a five minute period, then return
to the previous mode.
9.5 Setting Up the NIBP Measurement
9.5.1 Preparing to Measure NIBP
1. Power on the monitor.
2. Verify that the patient category is correct. Change it if necessary.
3. Plug the air tubing into the NIBP connector on the MPM module.
4. Select a correct sized cuff and then apply it as follows:
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Determine the patient’s limb circumference.
‹ Select an appropriate cuff by referring to the limb circumference marked on the
cuff. The width of the cuff should be 40% (50% for neonates) of the limb
circumference, or 2/3 of the upper arm’s length. The inflatable part of the cuff
should be long enough to encircle at least 50% to 80% of the limb.
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Apply the cuff to an upper arm or leg of the patient and make sure the Φ marking
on the cuff matches the artery location. Do not wrap the cuff too tightly around the
limb. It may cause discoloration, and ischemia of the extremities. Make sure that
the cuff edge falls within the marked range. If it does not, use a larger or smaller
cuff that will fit better.
5. Connect the cuff to the air tubing and make sure that the bladder inside the cover is not
folded and twisted.
9.5.2 Starting and Stopping Measurements
You can start and stop measurements by using the
hardkey on either the monitor’s front
panel or the MPM module, or the on-screen QuickKey.