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Troubleshooting
PS-3218
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Troubleshooting
Why are the Systolic and/or Diastolic Pressure Not Appearing?
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Perhaps the size of the cuff is incorrect. You may have a cuff that is too small or too large.
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The pressure in the cuff may be falling too quickly, or not fast enough. The pressure release rate should be
between 2 and 5 mmHg per second, and never less than 2 mmHg per second.
Adjusting the Pressure Release Rate for the Blood Pressure Cuff
The default pressure release rate is 3 mmHg per second. To adjust the rate up or down, use a
small screwdriver to turn the adjustment screw in the center of the top of the push-button valve.
Turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise to slow down the release rate and turn the screwdriver
clockwise to speed up the release rate. The pressure release rate is normally slower if the
person’s arm is larger.
Storage
Disconnect the blood pressure cuff from the sensor for storage.
IMPORTANT
: The PASCO Blood Pressure Sensor is designed for educational use only. It cannot be used for diagnosis.
Identify when your data begins to
have ‘blips’ (small bumps). This
is your systolic pressure.
Identify when your data stops
forming ‘blips’ (small bumps).
This is your diastolic pressure.
You may need to change your
sample rate to see the ‘blips’.
Adjust the
screw on
the
push-butto
n valve
