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PHYSIO-PORT and Variant PHYSIO-PORT AS Recording System for Long-Term Blood Pressure Measurements and Pulse Wave Analyses Firmware Version 3.0 Operator’s Manual A8136 ENG Revision A...
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General Information Note The information in this manual only applies to PHYSIO-PORT and the product variant PHYSIO-PORT AS, each with firmware version 3.0. It does not apply to earlier firmware versions. This manual was created with great care. In case you find details which do not correspond to the system please inform us so that we can resolve the discrepancies as soon as possible.
3.3 Selecting the Energy Source ............................15 3.4 Charging NiMH batteries ............................15 3.5 Akkus mit dem Ladeteil VARTA laden ........................16 3.6 Switching PHYSIO-PORT Devices ON and OFF ....................17 3.7 Performance Check ..............................17 3.8 Clock Display ................................17 4 Application 4.1 Applying the cuff ...............................
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6.4 Maintenance ................................24 6.5 Disposal of the Product ............................. 24 7 Technical Specifications 7.1 Blood Pressure Measurement ............................ 25 7.2 Pulse Wave Analysis ..............................25 8 Order Information 9 Appendix–Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) A8136 Revision A PHYSIO-PORT / PHYSIO-PORT AS...
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Table of Contents Revision History This manual is subject to the PAR Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG change order service. The revision index, a letter that follows the order number, changes with every update of the manual. Order Number/Revision Date...
Please note that information pertinent to several The product PHYSIO-PORT and its variant chapters is given only once. Therefore, carefully read PHYSIO-PORT AS bear the CE marking CE 0482 the manual once in its entirety. (notified body MEDCERT GmbH) indicating its ...
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General Information PAR Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG Sachsendamm 6 10829 Berlin Germany Tel. +49 30 235 07 00 Fax +49 30 213 85 42 The country of manufacture is indicated on the device label. A8136 Revision A PHYSIO-PORT / PHYSIO-PORT AS...
If the approved blood pressure cuffs fit the patient, the mined either during deflation of the cuff (deflation mea- PHYSIO-PORT can be used on adults, children and surement method) or, by using a novel and faster infants, to support the physician during his diagnosis of technology, already during inflation of the cuff (inflation pathological blood pressure.
The variant PHYSIO-PORT AS holds an additional high- performance circuit board (PWA module) which is integrated in the basic version PHYSIO-PORT in order to The Pulse Wave Analysis perform the pulse wave analysis. This board has its own...
PHYSIO-PORT devices may be connected to a PC with PhysioPortWin. While the PHYSIO- PORT devices are connected to a PC, they have to be disconnected from the patient.
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For service or repair, please requirements. X-ray equipment, MRI devices, contact the manufacturer or your local, radio systems etc. are possible sources of authorized dealer. interference as they may emit higher levels of electromagnetic radiation. A8136 Revision A PHYSIO-PORT / PHYSIO-PORT AS...
(see section „ Toggling Between Day and Night Phase “) Note Fig. 2-2 Nameplates of the devices PHYSIO-PORT and PHYSIO-PORT AS The manual switching between day and night phases is only possible if two measure intervals were programmed when the PHYSIO-PORT...
The end of the cuff must be situated within MTK nach MPBetreibV this range when the cuff is closed. MM|JJJJ System”) PVC-free blood pressure cuff. Latex-free blood pressure cuff. CE marking, blood pressure cuff complies with the EU guidelines. A8136 Revision A PHYSIO-PORT / PHYSIO-PORT AS...
Use only the original charger to recharge the NiMH batteries. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries. If the PHYSIO-PORT devices are out of use for one month or longer, remove the (rechargeable) batteries from the device.
After quick charging, please wait for some minutes before another quick charge. Otherwise, the temperature sensors will not function correctly. If the PHYSIO-PORT devices are powered by rechargeable batteries (4 of them are shipped with the Fig. 3-2 Observe the polarity of the batteries.
If the batteries are correctly inserted and the displayed battery symbols show no bars, the charger has identified a battery problem. The charging current will be cut off. Remove the batteries and discard, observing the applicable waste disposal regulations. A8136 Revision A PHYSIO-PORT / PHYSIO-PORT AS...
To switch ON: Slide the switch to ON. To switch OFF: Slide the switch to OFF 3.7 Performance Check When turned on, the PHYSIO-PORT devices run a self- test that includes all symbols and segments on the LCD Fig. 3-6 Battery capacity of 80 % (Fig.
Risk to Persons — connection tubing kinking. The PHYSIO-PORT devices must not be Too frequent measurements can cause injury connected to other equipment (e.g. PC) when the to the patient due to blood flow interference.
Place the cuff on that arm of the patient which is Switch on the PHYSIO-PORT device and place it used less frequently during normal daily activities: in the wearable pouch. There is an aperture in the on adults about 2 fingers' breadth above the bend pouch to accommodate the cuff connection tube.
Please possible give the patient a copy of the patient to place the PHYSIO-PORT device with the wearable instruction (see page 31). pouch on the night stand while in bed, how to switch the device manually from the day to the Absolute contraindications: night phase (see chapter „Toggling Between Day and...
Application Pulse Wave Analysis 4.4 General Information on Ambulatory BP With the PHYSIO-PORT AS it is possible to combine Measurement the pulse wave analysis with both blood pressure It is recommended to operate the device in the mode measurement methods. The holding pressure after the „activated inflation measurement“.
13 oscillations later on, the rate changes to 6 mmHg/s. For inflation measurement method: This error message will not be displayed because the PHYSIO-PORT devices automatically switch to the deflation measurement method if the number of detected oscillations is insufficient.
Shock Hazard — After the application, spray disinfection has Disconnect the PHYSIO-PORT device from the PC proved successful. Incidin® Foam or equivalent or printer before cleaning. disinfectants that are used in practices or hospitals are suitable (Please respect the information of the ...
Caution If you detect damage or impaired functions which may These checks shall be carried out by PAR result in a hazard to the patient, the operator or third Medizintechnik or authorized companies. persons, the device must be repaired before it can be used again.
(USB), length approx. 1.5 m Optional Accessories A2501 Blood pressure cuff for adults, small (17…26 cm) with D-ring A2503 Blood pressure cuff for adults, large (32…42 cm) with D-ring A99042 PHYSIO-PORT Manuals - USB flash drive A8136 Revision A PHYSIO-PORT / PHYSIO-PORT AS...
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration—Electromagnetic Emissions The PHYSIO-PORT devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to ensure that the PHYSIO-PORT devices are used in such an environment. Elektromagnetische Umgebung – Leitlinien Emissions Test Übereinstimmung...
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration—Electromagnetic Immunity The PHYSIO-PORT devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to ensure that the PHYSIO-PORT devices are used in such an environment. Electromagnetic environment—...
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration—Electromagnetic Immunity The PHYSIO-PORT devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. It is the responsibility of the customer or user to ensure that the PHYSIO-PORT devices are used in such an environment. Compliance Electromagnetic environment—...
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The PHYSIO-PORT devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the PHYSIO-PORT devices can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the PHYSIO-PORT devices as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
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Place the PHYSIO-PORT device with the wearable pouch on your nightstand while you are sleeping. You are allowed to change the day phase and the night phase manually, if you go to bed before 10 pm or get up before 7 am.
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PAR Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG Sachsendamm 6 10829 Berlin Germany Tel: +49 30 2350700 Fax: +49 30 2138542 http: www.par-berlin.com...
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