Blood Pressure Screen Monitoring - Fresenius Medical Care 2008K Operator's Manual

Blood Pressure Screen Monitoring

The following are generally accepted contraindications for using a timed automatic blood
pressure instrument utilizing the oscillometric principle:
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Use of a heart lung machine
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Peripheral circulation problems

Severe arrhythmia

Ectopic beats

Convulsions

Spasms

Tremors

Tachycardia
This is a guideline only. Final determination of the suitability of any medical instrument for
use with any patient is the responsibility of the treating physician.
The results of tests performed with the Blood Pressure module are recorded on the left side of
the "Blood Pressure" screen (see Figure 53).
Figure 53 – Blood Pressure Screen
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