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15 - Preparing the ABPM 7100
Preparing the ABPM 7100
Safety instructions
Warning
Risk of strangulation posed by the shoulder strap and cuff tubing.
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If the patient has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
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Do not place the shoulder strap and cuff tubing around the patient’s neck.
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Always place the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
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When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent
supervision.
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Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are experiencing
pain, swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected that the patient
may experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure measurement.)
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Measurement can be interrupted at any stage by pushing any of the buttons. This deflates the cuff and the
device can be removed.
Warning
In very rare cases materials used for and on the cuff may cause allergic reactions.
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Do not use the cuff on patients with a known hypersensitivity to epoxy resin.
Warning
The equipment must not be used in the vicinity of an MRI scanner!
Warning
Risk of injury if used by patient groups for whom the device is not designed
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The ABPM 7100 is not designed for use on pregnant women or those suffering from pre-eclampsia.
Caution
Risk of injury caused by incorrect application of the device.
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The doctor must ensure that, due to the patient’s medical condition, the use of the device and the cuff does not
result in impaired blood circulation.
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If the patient has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
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When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent supervision.
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While it is still attached to a patient, the device may never be connected to a PC or other device.
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Instruct the patient to place the device in such a way that, while the cuff is inflated, the tubing is not compressed
or kinked, especially during sleep.
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Petechiae, haemorrhages or subcutaneous haematoma may occur in some patients.
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Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are experiencing pain,
swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected that the patient may
experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure measurement.)
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Caution
Risk of injury caused by incorrect application of the cuff.
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The doctor must ensure that, due to the patient’s medical condition, the use of the device and the cuff does not
result in impaired blood circulation.
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If the patient is has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
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When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent supervision.
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It is imperative that you instruct the patient in the correct seating of the cuff.
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Inform the patient that the cuff may only be used on the upper arm.
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Ensure that neither the shoulder strap nor the cuff tubing can ever wrap around the patient’s neck. Always place
the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
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Instruct the patient to place the device in such a way that, while the cuff is inflated, the tubing is not compressed
or kinked, especially during sleep.
•
Petechiae, haemorrhages or subcutaneous haematoma may occur in some patients.
•
Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are experiencing pain,
swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected that the patient may
experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure measurement.)
Caution
Intolerances caused by the use of disinfectants.
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Wash to remove residues.
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Wash the cuff sleeve with a mild detergent in the washing machine at max. 30°C without spinning.
Inserting the batteries
Warning
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Always ensure that you use new non-rechargeable batteries or fully charged rechargeable batteries for a
new measurement.
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You should only use undamaged non-rechargeable or rechargeable batteries.
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Please remove the non-rechargeable or rechargeable batteries if the device has not been used for a long
period.
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Please ensure that the polarity is correct when inserting the non-rechargeable or rechargeable batteries.
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Do not use any non-rechargeable or rechargeable batteries that have been stored at temperatures over
45°C or under 0°C.
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Never use old, partially used non-rechargeable or rechargeable batteries together with new, unused non-
rechargeable or rechargeable batteries.
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Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not attempt to open or short-circuit non-
rechargeable or rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion if you do so!
Attention!
Device function
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Although zinc-carbon batteries may indicate sufficient voltage during a battery test, their output is
frequently insufficient to perform 24-hour measurements. Ensure that the non-rechargeable or
rechargeable batteries have sufficient power. This should be at least 2.6 V for NiMH batteries and at least
3.10 V for alkaline batteries.