Checklist - GE Medical Systems Dash 2000 Operator's Manual

Checklist

Revision C
1. A cuff appropriate for limb size has been selected.
2. Cuff is properly placed on patient.
3. Patient cable is connected to monitor.
NOTE: Do not connect more than one NBP patient cable.
4. Tubes between the cuff and the monitor are not kinked or blocked.
5. Correct CUFF SIZE has been selected from the NBP menu.
6. Confirm that the cuff is fully deflated before positioning on the patient.
7. Start an NBP reading following auto or stat mode procedures as
detailed in this section, or use the NBP GO/STOP control key.
8. The measurement should be performed on the left arm if feasible. Roll
up sleeve before measurement. Only very thin fabrics will not impair
the measurement.
9. Check that rolled up sleeve does not constrict the vessels.
10. The arm should be placed on a surface that is level with the heart. The
palm of the hand should face up.
11. Position patient so that no external pressure is applied against cuff
while monitoring. External pressure may cause inaccurate blood
pressure values.
WARNING
The cuff size selected in the NBP menu and the cuff size used
must be correct to obtain reliable NBP data and to prevent
overpressure in neonatal or pediatric use.
Dash 2000 Patient Monitor
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