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Propaq M Operator’s Guide
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Chapter 8
Monitoring Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP)
The Propaq M NIBP input is Type CF defibrillator proof.
This chapter describes how to use the Propaq M unit’s NIBP option to perform Non-Invasive
Blood Pressure (NIBP) measurements using an inflatable cuff to measure arterial pressure.
The Propaq M uses the enhanced NIBP features of Welch Allyn’s SureBP and patented
Smartcuf motion-tolerant technology.
The Propaq M unit must perform ECG monitoring when using Smartcuf.
The SureBP monitoring software allows the Propaq M unit to take an NIBP measurement as the
cuff is inflating, which saves time -- the measurement takes about 15 seconds -- and improves
patient comfort.
The Smartcuf monitoring software enables the Propaq M unit to make accurate NIBP
measurements in the presence of extreme artifact, weak pulses, and some dysrhythmias by
synchronizing the NIBP measurements with the patient’s R-wave.
