PHYSIO-PORT
User Manual Version 2017-11-12
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6.5
Attaching the cuff
Figure 42: Attaching the cuff
6.6
Attaching the belt
CAUTION
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Risk tot he patient
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The PHYSIO-PORT Recorder must not be
connected to a PC, while it is being attached to
the patient.
Please remove the connecting cable to the PC.
Attach the cuff to the arm that is less used by the
patients. For adults: approx. 2 finger widths
above the elbow. For children: slightly closer to
the elbow. Ensure that the cuff does not rise up
when the arm is being bent.
It is recommended to place a hose made of mull
between arm and cuff.
Please ensure that:
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the connecting tube points upwards to the
shoulder
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the side of the cuff with 'Patient' written
on it makes contact with the skin
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the arrow lies over both the arteria
brachialis and arteria femoralis
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the cuff is attached tightly and closely
surrounds the tissue, but exerts no
pressure on the veins
Switch on the PHYSIO-PORT Recorder and place
it in the carrier bag.
Use the belt to attach the bag to the body of the patient. For hygienic reasons, the bag should not
come into direct contact with the skin.
Place the cuff tube around the patient's neck in order to release any strain and connect it to the
PHYSIO-PORT.
Ensure that the tube cannot become disconnected while the measurement is being taken.
6.7
Test measurement
A test measurement must always be carried out after the cuff has been attached and the recorder
connected.
In order to avoid any incorrect measurements, please ensure that the patient remains calm while the
measurement is being taken. The patient may stand up or sit down.
Begin the measurement by pressing the Start/Stop button.