Spacelabs Healthcare 90217A, Operation Manual

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circumference of the limb at the point where the cuff will be applied. Match the
limb measurement to the range of appropriate circumferences (in centimetres)
specified on each cuff.
Table 2: Cuff Sizes, Circumference Ranges and Part Numbers
Description
Part Number
Shelf Life Warranty
Child cuff, 12-20cm, latex free with Quick/
Luer connect
015-0118-04Q 5 years 90 days
Small adult cuff, 17-26cm, latex free, with
Quick/Luer connect
015-0067-04Q 5 years 90 days
Adult cuff, 24-32cm, latex free, with Quick/
Luer connect
015-0068-05Q 5 years 90 days
Large adult cuff, 32-42cm, latex free, with
Quick/Luer connect
016-0077-05Q 5 years 90 days
Extra large adult cuff, 38 to 50cm, latex free,
with Quick/Luer connect
016-0109-04Q 5 years 90 days
4. Position the cuff so that the centre of the inflatable bladder is directly over the
brachial artery. The centre of the bladder location is marked on the outside of
the cuff. Once the proper position is determined, the cuff must be tightened
to ensure that it is equally snug at the top and bottom edges and that it is not
kinked. This is especially important on larger arms. Insert a finger between the
cuff and the limb to ensure it is not too tight. It may be necessary to wrap the
cuff with its tail at an angle to achieve uniform tightness. If the cuff is not equally
snug at the top and bottom edges, the number of readings available will be
limited and the monitor may indicate that the cuff is improperly applied.
To ensure the best results the patient should be:
1) Comfortably seated with:-
a) the arm should be relaxed at the patient’s side.
b) legs uncrossed,
c) both feet flat on the floor,
d) back and arm supported.
2) The middle of the CUFF should be at the level of the right atrium of the
heart.
It is recommended that the PATIENT relax as much as possible and not talk
during the measurement PROCEDURE, and that 5 min should elapse before the
first reading is taken.