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4. Before starting a
Apply finger cuff(s)
Warning! Finger cuff s will be damaged if allowed to inflate without a finger (or
another, appropriately sized object) inside them.
Proper finger cuff application is critical for success with the Human NIBP Nano. Select
the proper finger cuff size. If in doubt, choose the smaller finger size cuff .
1.
Open the finger cuff just enough to be able to see the LED and photodiode (or
photocell, PC).
2.
Place the middle, index or ring finger in the cuff . The LED and photocell should
be symmetrically placed on each side of the finger's soft parts in the center of the
middle phalanx.
3.
Lead the cuff cable and air hose in between two fingers to the back of the hand.
Here these connect to the Wrist Unit.
4.
Make sure the finger cuff is placed centered between two knuckles, touching each
knuckle.
5.
Wrap the finger cuff tightly for best performance. A common mistake is to not
wrap the finger cuff tightly enough.
6.
If finger cuff switching is to be used, repeat steps 1–5 to apply a finger cuff to a
second finger. Finger-switching is recommended for measurements of 1 hour or
longer.
1. Select the correct
cuff using the cuff
size guide.
measurement
2. Wrap the cuff tightly,
preferably around the
middle finger, between the
joints. Make sure the cable
and tube point towards the
wrist.
3. Center the LED
and photocell
symmetrically
around the finger.
Finger cross-section
LED light emitting diode
Arteries
Bone
PC photocell
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