Sphygmomanometer Calibration Verification Guideline
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By turning the fine adjustment knob apply three values such as 50, 150 300 plus zero. Ensure
that both the sphygmomanometer and digital pressure meter read within 3 mmHG of each
other.
Sphygmomanometer
Digital Pressure Meter
Pressure Applicator Syringe
Figure 3
3.0
TROUBLESHOOTING THE CALIBRATION SET UP
3.1
Maintaining Initial Zero readings
The sphygmomanometer and/or the digital pressure meter reads a pressure
after connecting all the tubing and devices.
Make sure that you use the male luer lock fitting when connecting either the
digital pressure meter or the pressure applicator syringe. Always connect the
sphygmomanometer first and the syringe last using care to not induce pressure
into the setup.
TEE Connector
Silicon Tubing (a)
Silicon Tubing (b)
Silicon Tubing (c)
