Preparation For Nibp Monitoring - EDAN F9 User Manual

F9 and F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual

9.4.3 Preparation for NIBP Monitoring

To obtain accurate measurements, the following operating steps need to be observed:
1. Ensure the patient position in normal use, including
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comfortably seated

legs uncrossed

feet flat on the floor

back and arm supported

middle of the cuff at the level of the right atrium of the heart
2. Relax as much as possible and do not talk during the measurement.
3. Wait for five minutes until the first reading is taken.
NOTE:
Please roll up the sleeve and keep the patient's arm bare or it will cause the inaccurate
measurements.
1) Wrap the cuff on a bare arm.
2) Insert the cuff plug into NIBP socket on the monitor.
3) Apply the NIBP cuff to the patient‟s arm or leg following the instructions described in section
9.4.2 How to Apply NIBP Cuff.
Figure 9-6: Applying the Cuff
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