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• If the cuff is placed higher than the heart level, add 0.75 mmHg (0.10 kPa)
for each inch of difference.
• If it is placed lower than the heart level, deduct 0.75 mmHg (0.10 kPa)
for each inch of difference.
4.
Check whether the measure mode is appropriately selected. (the measure
mode displays in the boot-strap interface information area).
5.
Press button on the front panel, and start a measurement.
4.3 Operation Hints
1. To start auto measuring:
Access ABPM SETUP menu and pick the “Asleep Interval” item
and “Awake Interval” item, in which the user may select the time interval
value for auto measurement. After that, enter “ABPM” menu and select
the entrance, enter into ABPM working environment, and the system
is automatically inflated measurement in accordance with the setting
time interval.
Warning
Prolonged non-invasive blood pressure measurements in Auto mode
may be associated with purport, ischemia and neuropathy in the limb
wearing the cuff. When monitoring a patient, examine the extremities
of the limb frequently for normal color, warmth and sensitivity. If any
abnormality is observed, stop the blood pressure measurements.
2. To stop auto measuring:
During auto measuring, press button at any time to stop auto
measurement.
3. To start a manual measuring:
• Press button to start a manual measuring in the ordinary user working
environment.
• During the idle period of auto measuring process, press button at
any time to start a manual measurement. Then press button to stop
manual measurement and the system continues executing auto-measuring
program.
Note
If you are in doubt about the accuracy of any reading(s), check
the patient’s vital signs by an alternative method before checking
the functioning of the blood pressure monitor.
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