Welch Allyn VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 73

Directions for use
When you select the Stat option in the Intervals tab, the monitor takes repeated NIBP
measurements for 5 minutes, starting a new cycle each time the cuff deflates below safe venous
return pressure (SVRP) for 2 seconds.
Current cuff pressures are not dynamically displayed during a Stat reading. The Home tab displays
the NIBP reading from the previous cycle until the current cycle finishes.
Note
Start Stat intervals
Follow these steps to start Stat intervals.
1. Properly size the blood pressure cuff and position it around the patient's bare upper arm.
2. Select Stat.
3. Touch Start intervals.
Stop automatic measurements
Follow these steps to turn off intervals.
1. On the Home tab, touch the interval timer button (
2. Touch Stop intervals.
Cancel a measurement that is in progress
Follow these steps to cancel any NIBP measurement that is in progress.
WARNING Patient injury risk. If you use Stat mode repeatedly, periodically
observe the patient's limb to ensure that circulation is not impaired and that the cuff
remains in place. Prolonged impairment of circulation or improper cuff position can
cause bruising.
If you are in Stat intervals, you can stop intervals by touching
the button twice, you will restart Stat intervals. The control toggles between STOP
and START with each touch.
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