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Configuring NIBP Alarms and Settings
9650-0806-01 Rev. D Propaq MD Operator’s Guide 8-9
In order to accurately measure systolic pressure, the CIT pressure must be high enough to
occlude the underlying artery. However, setting the CIT pressure too high may unnecessarily
increase the reading determination time and patient discomfort.
After each NIBP measurement, the Propaq MD unit adjusts the cuff inflation pressure to
optimize the next NIBP measurement.
Note: The maximum cuff inflation pressure for neonates is 153 mmHg.
Warning! Before using the Propaq MD unit to monitor a new patient, power down the unit for at
least 2 minutes to reset all patient parameters and eliminate all adjustments made for
the previous patient.
Configuring NIBP Alarms and Settings
The last step in preparing to perform NIBP measurements is to ensure that the necessary alarms
are enabled (or disabled), that alarm limits are appropriate, and that the NIBP settings are
correct.
Enabling/Disabling NIBP Alarms and Setting Alarm Limits
When enabled, the Propaq MD unit sounds alarms whenever measurements are outside set
limits for the following:
•
High and Low Systolic Pressure
•
High and Low Diastolic Pressure
•
High and Low Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
To enable (or disable) NIBP alarms and set upper and lower alarm limits, you can do so through
the Alarms quick access key ( ) or the NIBP Parameter Control Panel .
To configure NIBP alarm limits through the Alarms quick access key:
1. Press the More quick access key ( ).
2.
Press the Alarms quick access key ( ).
3. Press the Limits quick access key ( ).
4. Use the navigation keys to highlight and select the appropriate alarm menu selection. For
NIBP, the alarm menu selections are
NIBP Systolic Alarm, NIBP Diastolic Alarm, and
NIBP MAP Alarm .
240 mmHg 140 mmHg 120 mmHg
260 mmHg 150 mmHg 130 mmHg
Adult Pediatric Neonate
Limits