GE Dash 2500 Operator's Manual page 145

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NIBP: Procedures
7. Connect the cuff to the air hose.
WARNING
It is mandatory that the appropriate hose and cuff
combination be used.
8. Inspect patient's limb prior to application.
CAUTION
Do not apply cuff to areas where skin is not intact or tissue is
injured.
9. Palpate artery and place cuff so that patient's artery is aligned with cuff
arrow marked "artery."
10. Squeeze all air from cuff and confirm that connection is secure and
unoccluded and that tubing is not kinked.
11. Wrap cuff snugly around the patient's limb. Cuff index line must fall within
range markings. Ensure that hook and loop closures are properly engaged
so that pressure is evenly distributed throughout cuff. If upper arm is used,
place cuff as far proximally as possible.
12. Proper cuff wrapping should be snug, but should still allow space for a finger
between patient and cuff. Cuff should not be so tight as to prevent venous
return between determinations.
WARNING
Using a cuff that is too tight will cause venous congestion and
discoloration of the limb, but using a cuff that is too loose may
result in no readings and/or inaccurate readings.
13. Choose NIBP from the Setup parameters option in the Main Menu, and set
up the desired monitoring parameters.
14. The Monitor beeps once to signal the completion of the determination and
values are posted in the vital signs area.
Dash 2500 Patient Monitor 11-7