50 •
seca mVSA 535
/
seca mBCA 525
1
7-
10
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5-
35
3-
00
2g
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0-
20
20
B
Measuring blood pressure
WARNING!
Hazard to patient
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Do not use luer lock adapter on the blood pressure measurement
tubes. The use of luer lock adapters can lead to accidental connec
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tion of the blood pressure tubes to intravenous lines and thus lead
to an infusion of air into the bloodstream of the patient.
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The decision to use this device with pregnant or preclamptic
patients is the responsibility of the user.
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The device has
no
alarm function. Never leave the patient
unobserved during a measurement.
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Frequent measurements may lead to perfusion disorders and
consequently to severe harm to the patient.
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Route the compressed air tube so that it cannot kink. A kinked com
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pressed air tube leads to sustained cuff pressure. This may lead to
perfusion disorders and consequently to severe harm to the patient.
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Do not place the blood pressure cuff over open wounds. This may
lead to further harm to the patient.
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Do not apply any external pressure onto the blood pressure
measurement tubes or onto the blood pressure cuff.
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For patients with moderate to severe cardiac arrhythmias, inaccu
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rate measurements may result with the blood pressure measure
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ment.
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The following factors may affect the measurement result:
– Measuring location (e.g. altitude)
– Patient position (standing, sitting, lying)
– Physiological state of the patient (e.g. exertion, movement,
shaking, shivering)
– Patient's age
– Arteriosclerosis
– Poor perfusion
– Diabetes
– Kidney disease
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If the measurements seem implausible, check and evaluate the vital
signs of the patient using alternative means. Then check the mea
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surement function of the device with the help of the section
"Troubleshooting".
WARNING!
Patient hazard, incorrect measurement
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Do not place the blood pressure cuff on the arm on the side on
which a mastectomy has been performed.
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Apply the blood pressure cuffs so that the blood circulation of the
patient is not compromised.
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Do not apply the blood pressure cuffs on spots that have weak
circulation or on extremities on which intravenous routes lie.
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High cuff pressures may be unpleasant for sensitive patients. Keep
the patient’s general condition under observation during the
measurement.
Preparing the blood pressure measurement
