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After verification, press the button again to return to normal working mode and continue operation,
or the NIBP key will be invalid.
Pressure accuracy verification should be undertaken by a technician or equipment manager and
never with the BP cuff still on a patient.
• Air Leakage Check
In order to avoid measurement errors or even no measurement result caused by air leakage in the pneumatic
system including the cuff during measuring, it is recommended to check if there is leak in the pneumatic sy-
stem as well.
Please remove the cuff from patient while performing the leakage check.
Safety Instructions for NIBP Monitoring
When taking the NIBP measurement of a pediatric or neonate’s (less than 10 years old), do NOT operate in
the adult mode as the high inflation pressure may cause lesion or even body putrescence.
It is recommended to take the blood pressure measurement manually. Automatic measurement should be
used at the presence of a doctor/nurse.
NIBP monitoring is prohibited to those who have severe hemorrhagic tendency or with sickle cell disease,
or partial bleeding will appear.
Manual blood pressure measurement is recommended or the automatic measurement used in the presence
of a clinician.
Confirm your patient category (adult, pediatric or neonate) before measurement.
Do NOT use the NIBP cuff on limbs with transfusion tubes, intubation or skin lesions, otherwise, damages
may be caused.
If automatic blood pressure measurement is set for too long, the limb connected to the cuff may possibly
experience purpura, lack of blood and neuralgia. In order to protect patient, it is requested to inspect the
luster, the warmth and sensitivity of the body extremity frequently. On observation of any abnormality, im-
mediately stop the blood pressure measurement.
The patient should relax as much as possible during the measurement.
It's recommended that the 5min should elapse before starting the first measurement.
The patient should lie in bed or sit in a chair, in order for the cuff and the heart to be at the same level and
the most accurate measurement to be taken. Other postures may lead to inaccurate measurement.
Do not speak or move before or during the measurement. Ensure that the cuff will not be hit or touched by
other objects.
The measurements should be taken at appropriate intervals. Continuous measurement at too frequent
intervals may lead to compression of the arm, reduced blood flow and lower blood pressure, and result in
inaccurate measurement of blood pressure. Two minutes measurement intervals are recommended.
When an adult is monitored, the machine may fail in giving the blood pressure measure if the pediatric
mode is selected.
Prior to use of the cuff, empty the cuff until there is no residual air inside it to ensure accurate measurement.
Do NOT twist the cuff tube or put heavy things on it.
When unplugging the cuff, hold the head of the connector and pull it out.
When the Gima Vital Signs Monitor is used with electro-surgical unit, do not allow the cuff, bladder and air
tube contact any part of the electro-surgical unit to prevent the patient from hurt caused by burning.
Make sure that the device is used in the environment specified on this User Manual, or inaccuracy result
may be caused.
The symbol indicates that the cable and accessories are designed to have special protection against
electric shocks, and is defibrillator proof.
