Nibp Preparation - Welch Allyn 53000 Directions For Use Manual

32 Chapter 3 Patient Monitoring

NIBP Preparation

Before you start any NIBP measurement, always follow the steps described in these
procedures:
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Changing the Target Pressure
Follow these steps to change the target pressure (default initial pressure for cuff inflation)
for the current patient type:
1. Press
The SYS window displays the current setting for initial inflation pressure.
2. Press
To set the displayed pressure level and return to normal operation, either do nothing
for 10 seconds or press any button other than
(such as
Note
Selecting a Cuff
You can tell whether the cuff size is appropriate by putting the cuff on the patient and then
inspecting the fit. If the edge marking lies somewhere between the two range markings,
then the fit is correct.
You can also find the correct cuff by measuring the circumference of the patient's arm at
the biceps:
Cuff Size
Neonate #1
Neonate #2
Neonate #3
Neonate #4
Neonate #5
"Changing the Target Pressure"
"Selecting a Cuff" on page 32
"Positioning the Cuff" on page 33
until the message window displays TARGET PRESSURE.
or to raise or lower the preset pressure value to the target level.
), the monitor returns to normal operation with that function (
Target pressure is a nominal starting point. If it is too low to take a measurement,
the monitor takes another measurement using a higher initial pressure.
Circumference Circumference
(inches)
1.3 - 2.2
1.6 - 2.8
2.1 - 3.6
2.4 - 4.6
3.5 - 5.9
Infant 3.9 - 5.2
on page 32
or
Cuff Size
(centimeters)
3.3 - 5.6 Small Child
4.2 - 7.1 Child
5.4 - 9.1 Small Adult
6.9 - 11.7 Adult
8.9 - 15.0 Large Adult
9.8 - 13.3 Thigh
Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series
. If you press a function button
) activated.
Circumference Circumference
(inches) (centimeters)
4.9 - 6.6 12.4 - 16.8
6.2 - 8.4 15.8 - 21.3
7.9 - 10.6 20.0 - 27.0
10.0 - 13.5 25.3 - 34.4
12.6 - 17.1 32.1 - 43.4
16.0 - 21.7 40.7 - 55.0