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Vital Signs Monitor User Manual
right atrium of the heart and the cuff is completely deflated.
Apply the appropriate size cuff to the patient (About the cuff size selection, please refer to
Section NIBP accessories), and make sure that the symbol "Φ" is over the artery. Ensure that
the cuff is not wrapped too tightly around the limb. Excessive tightness may cause
discoloration and eventual ischemia of the extremity.
3. Check whether the patient type is appropriately selected. Clicking patient information area or
pressing Switch Patient Type hardkey can change patient Type.
4. Select a measurement mode and unit (mmHg, cmH
mmHg=1.36 cmH
details.
5. Press the
6. Wait until the first reading is taken.
NOTE:
1
The width of the cuff is either approximately 40% of the limb circumference or 2/3 of
the upper arm length. The inflatable part of the cuff should be long enough to encircle
80-100% of the limb. The wrong size of cuff can cause erroneous readings. If the cuff
size is in question, use another cuff with suitable size to avoid errors.
2
If an NIBP measurement is suspect, repeat the measurement. If you are still
uncertain about the reading, use another method to measure the blood pressure.
3
Please make sure the cuff is well connected. A leak of air may cause measurement
error.
4
Please select the cuff with the suitable size. An unsuitable cuff may cause incorrect
measurements.
5
Avoid incursion of liquid into the cuff. If this happens, please desiccate the cuff
completely.
6
NIBP parameter area can display real-time cuff pressure value till displaying SYS
value.
7
NIBP parameter area keeps measured value for 30 mins. If there is no measurement
to continue, the area will display invalid value after 30 mins.
O) in the NIBP Setup menu. Refer to section Operation Prompts for
2
button on the front panel to start a measurement.
Cuff Usage
O or kPa, 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa, 1
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