Insert the Oscar 2 into its pouch with the display showing through the window. Attach the pouch to the pa
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tient using the belt (Figure 7).
Figure 7: Fitting the ABPM Cuff to the Patient
Preparing and Educating the Patient
When conducting blood pressure measurements, with an oscillometric NIBP device, it is important to follow
suitable procedures to ensure valid, accurate results. Preparing your patient for the ABP study is the most
important step to achieving a successful test. Review the following instructions with your patient.
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When the pressure in the cuff increases, the patient must avoid excess movement during mea
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surements. Let the cuffed arm hang loosely, slightly away from the body with the middle of the
cuff at heart level. Avoid flexing the muscles or moving the hand and fingers of the cuffed arm.
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The patient can stop a measurement in progress by pressing the Start/Stop button momentar
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ily.
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If the Manual Readings setting is on, the patient can start a measurement at any time by press
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ing the Start/Stop button momentarily.
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The cuff should not be removed between BP measurements.
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Before sleeping, the patient should make sure that the hose is not kinked and will not become
kinked.
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The batteries can be replaced during a study without the data being lost or interrupting the
monitor’s program. Alternatively, the monitor can be turned off without losing its data.
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Instruct the patient on how and when to fill out the patient diary.
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If Dose Response Sequences are set up, instruct the patient on how and when to start a se
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quence.
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Bluetooth pairing should be connected prior to start of first sequence.
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If the Day/Night button is on, instruct the patient on how to set day and night modes.
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If Event Marking is on, instruct the patient on how and when to mark events.
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Ensure the patient knows how to care for the monitor. Keep the monitor dry and do not drop it.
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If the monitor or cuff causes extreme pain, or pain not normally associated with blood pressure
measurement, the patient should remove the cuff and turn off the monitor.
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