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Introduction to the Oscar Express ABP Monitor: Oscar 2
Pressure
Indicates the pressure in the cuff in mmHg during BP reading.
BP Reading
Immediately after a BP reading, the display shows the results of the
reading, blood pressure in mmHg followed by heart rate in beats per
minute.
Clock
Denotes that a programmed ABP study is in progress.
Sun
Denotes that the monitor is collecting readings according to the
AWAKE
program of the study.
Moon
Denotes that the monitor is collecting readings according to the
ASLEEP
program of the study.
Battery
Indicates low battery voltage; BATTERIES NEED TO BE
REPLACED.
Printer
Indicates the number of readings in memory.
Percentage
Indicates what percentage of Express data transfer is complete
Preparing the Patient for Oscar 2 ABP Study
In order to accurately measure blood pressure during a 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure study,
you must carefully and correctly prepare the patient.
Fitting the Blood Pressure Cuff
For reliable data collection, it is important to select the proper size cuff for the patient’s upper arm
diameter. Without using the sleeve of the cuff, wrap the cuff around the patient’s upper arm. Use
the
Range Lines
on the inside of the cuff to measure the arm circumference. Ensure that this
measurement is within the range of the cuff. If it is not, use another cuff size. IMPORTANT:
using
wrong cuff sizes will result in false and misleading measurements.
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