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Introduction to the Oscar Express ABP Monitor: Oscar 2
Patient Hook-up
1.
Insert the patient’s arm through the sleeve as shown
by the hand label (Fig. 3). Palpate the brachial artery.
Slide the sleeve up the arm so the ARTERY MARKER
is over the artery. Wrap cuff snugly around the arm
(Fig. 4).
2.
Connect the hoses from the cuff and monitor by
twisting the fittings together until you hear a snap.
Drape the hose over the patient’s shoulder, around the
neck, across the opposite side of the body.
3.
Insert the Oscar 2 into its pouch with the display
showing through the window (Fig. 5). Attach the pouch
to the patient using either the shoulder strap or belt,
depending on the patient’s preference (Fig. 6). Ensure
the air hose from the unit to the cuff is not compressed,
crimped or damaged.
Fig. 3
4.
To verify proper monitor operation, ensure that the monitor is on, and start a BP reading by
pressing the Start/Stop button. The clock symbol should appear indicating the Oscar 2 is in
the study mode. If problems occur, review the setup and fitting of the system or consult the
Troubleshooting section in the remote site manual.
The patient and Oscar 2 ABP system are now ready for the ABP study.
Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6