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Introduction to the Oscar Express ABP Monitor: Oscar 2
Preparing and Educating the Patient
Preparing your patient for the ABP study is the most important step to having a successful test.
Review the following instructions with your patient.
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When the pressure in the cuff increases, the patient should avoid excess movement during
measurements. Let the instrumented arm hang loosely, slightly away from the body. Avoid
flexing the muscles or moving the hand and fingers of the instrumented arm.
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The patient can stop a measurement in progress by pressing the Start/Stop button.
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If programmed appropriately, the patient can start a measurement at any time the monitor is
not taking one by pressing the Start/Stop button.
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It is important that the patient knows the proper position and fit of the cuff. The cuff should be
positioned so that the ARTERY MARKER labeled on the cuff sleeve is directly over the
brachial artery. Fit the cuff snugly around the upper arm.
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While sleeping, the patient should make sure that the hose is not crimped.
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The batteries can be replaced during a study without the data being lost or interrupting the
monitor’s program. Also, the monitor can be turned off without losing its data.
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Instruct the patient on how and when to fill out the patient diary.
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Ensure the patient knows how to care for the monitor. Keep it dry and do not drop it.
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If the monitor or cuff causes extreme pain or pain not normally associated with blood pressure
measurement, the patient should remove the cuff and turn off the monitor.
Starting the Study
Before the patient leaves with the monitor and cuff correctly fitted, make sure that the clock symbol
shows up on the display, indicating that the monitor is in Study mode and operating correctly.
Finishing the Study
When the patient returns, remove the cuff, monitor, and strap/belt. The BP data is stored on the
monitor and is ready to be transferred to the central terminal for report generation.