Mindray VS-900, Operator'S Manual

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9-5
WARNING

Sustained cuff pressure due to a kinked hose may interfere with blood flow and
could lead to patient injury.
NOTE

The use of the equipment is restricted to one patient at a time.
9.5.3 Starting NIBP measurement
Start NIBP measurement by one of the following ways:

Press the hardkey on the monitor’s front panel

Access [
NIBP Setup
] menu, and then select [
Start NIBP
] key to start a manual,
programmed or automatic NIBP measurement with preset interval.

Access [
NIBP Setup
] menu, and then select [
NIBP STAT
] to start a continuous
NIBP measurement.
WARNING

Continuous non-invasive blood pressure measurements may cause purpura,
ischemia and neuropathy in the limb with the cuff. Inspect the application site
regularly to ensure skin quality and inspect the extremity of the cuffed limb for
normal color, warmth and sensitivity. If any abnormity occurs, move the cuff to
another site or stop the blood pressure measurements immediately.
9.5.4 Stopping NIBP Measurement

Press the hardkey on the monitor’s front panel to stop a manual NIBP
measurement, or a continuous NIBP measurement.

Access [
NIBP Setup
] menu and then select [
Stop All
] to stop all the NIBP
measurement, including manual, continuous, and auto NIBP measurement.
9.5.5 Correcting the Measurement if Limb is not at Heart Level
The cuff should be applied to a limb at the same level as the patient’s heart. If the limb is
not at the heart level, to the displayed value:

Add 0.75 mmHg (0.10 kPa) for each centimetre higher, or

Deduct 0.75 mmHg (0.10 kPa) for each centimeter lower.