Nibp Measurement Setup; Nibp Equipment To Patient Connection With Carescape One; Preparing The Nibp Patient Connection; Checking The Nibp Measurement - GE CARESCAPE ONE User Manual

CARESCAPE ONE User Manual DRAFT 26 October 2017
Non-invasive blood pressure
With mobile patients and when taking routine resting blood pressure, ensure that:
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The patient is comfortably seated, with their legs uncrossed and feet flat on
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the floor.
The patient's arms and back are supported.
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The middle of the cuff is at the level of the right atrium of the patient's heart.
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Also consider the following recommendations:
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Allow 5 minutes to pass before taking the first measurement.
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Ensure that the patient is relaxed and does not talk during the measurement.
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NIBP measurement setup

NIBP equipment to patient connection with CARESCAPE ONE

1. CARESCAPE ONE
2. Cuff hose (blue for neonatal, gray for adult)
3. Cuff of correct size
4. Brachial artery arrow (printed on cuff)
5. Cuff index line (printed on cuff)

Preparing the NIBP patient connection

1. Select an appropriate NIBP cuff size for the patient.
2. Connect the NIBP cuff hose to the NIBP connector on the acquisition platform.
3. Position the NIBP cuff on the patient:
Place the cuff arrow over the brachial artery (or whatever artery is being used).
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Make sure that the cuff index line falls within the range markings on the cuff.
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Wrap the cuff around the limb.
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4. Make sure that the NIBP cuff tubes are not kinked, compressed, or stretched.
5. Select the NIBP parameter window > Setup. Verify or select the correct:
a. Page 1 > Cuff Size.
b. Page 2 > Init. Pressure.

Checking the NIBP measurement

1. Check that the pressure values are displayed.
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