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- Page 1 USE, CARE & MAINTENANCE DIAGNOSTIX MERCURIAL BLOOD PRESSURE INSTRUMENT...
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Page 2: Device Description And Intended Use
Special Thank Thank you for choosing an ADC blood pressure instrument. We’re proud of the care and quality that goes into the manufacture of each and every sphyg- momanometer that bears our name. Only the finest materials are used to assure you of a timeless instrument de- signed for optimum performance. -
Page 3: Warnings And Precautions
Symbol ° Warnings and Precautions Warning - A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice which, if not corrected or discontinued immediately could lead to patient injury, illness, or death. Caution - Do not allow a blood pressure cuff to remain on patient for more than 10 minutes when inflated above 10 mmHg. -
Page 4: Operating Instructions
Your DIAGNOSTIX™ 972 consists of main unit with 5mm calibrated unbreakable plastic cartridge tube, inflation system (which includes the ADCUFF ™ nylon cuff with Size Guide ™ marking system, latex-free inflation bladder, bulb, and the AD- FLOW ™ valve), 8 ft. length of coiled tubing, luer connectors, assembly tools, and operating instructions. -
Page 5: Measurement Procedure
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Patient Position The patient should sit or lie comfortably. The arm should be fully supported on a flat surface at heart level. (If the arm’s position varies, or is not level with the heart, measurement values obtained will not be consistent with the patient’s true blood pressure.) Observer should view manometer in a direct line and at eye level to avoid “parallax error.”... -
Page 6: Care And Maintenance
5. Deflate the cuff Open the valve to deflate the cuff gradually at the AHA recommended rate of 2-3mmHg per second. 6. Measurement Record the onset of Korotkoff sounds (Phase 1) as the systolic pressure, and the dis- appearance of these sounds (Phase 5) diastolic pressure. (Some healthcare profes- sionals prefer recording diastolic 1 and diastolic 2. -
Page 7: Limited Warranty
OF CHARGE when returned freight prepaid. What Is Covered: Calibration, repair or replacement of parts, and labor. What is Not Covered: Transportation charges to and from ADC. Damages caused by abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence. Incidental, special, or consequential damages. - Page 8 To register your product visit us at www.adctoday.com/register FOR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-ADC-2670 www.adctoday.com/feedback OR VISIT This manual is available online in a variety of languages, follow the links for language options. www.adctoday.com/care Inspected, assembled and packaged in the U.S.A.
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