Preparing A Bioimpedance Measurement - Seca mVSA 535 Instructions For Use Manual

Preparing a bioimpedance
measurement
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seca mVSA 535 seca mBCA 525
WARNING!
Hazard to patient, malfunction, damage to device
► Set up the device so that it cannot fall on patients.
► Route the cables and tubes of the measurement accessory so that
the patient cannot become entangled or be strangled.
► The device has no alarm function. Never leave the patient
unobserved during a measurement.
► Always connect only one individual patient to the device for each
measurement procedure.
Observe the points below in order to obtain meaningful and comparable
bioimpedance measurements:
• Amount of time patient should lie before each measurement:
Approx. 10 minutes
• If possible, arrange follow-up measurements at the same time of day
1. Ensure that the measuring mat is correctly suspended in the magnetic
catch of the monitor ➔
catch.
2. Switch on the system: ➔
3. Log yourself in: ➔
Logging in
4. Call up a patient file ➔
5. Add the basic parameters in the seca patient file by pressing the relevant
button:
► Weight: ➔
► Height: ➔
►
Waist circumference
►
Physical Activity Level (PAL)
Suspending the measuring mat in the magnetic
Switching on.
Calling up a seca patient file.
Adding weight and height
Adding weight and height