Taking Measurement Simultaneously In One Arm & One Ankle (For Abi Or Bapwv Assessment) - Microlife WatchBP Office Vascular Instruction Manual

Taking measurements using the WatchBP Office Vascular
Taking measurement simultaneously in one arm and one ankle (for
simultaneous ankle-arm measurement)
Properly fit the arm cuff to the upper arm
and the ankle cuff to the leg of the preferred
measurement side of the body. Make sure
the upper arm cuff is connected to the right
cuff socket and the ankle cuff is connected to
the left cuff socket.
When in standby mode with one arm &
one ankle measurement selected, press
button to start a measurement. The
the
device automatically takes two consecutive
measurements with 60 seconds resting time
and 60 seconds interval time. The device
shows the setting of Height and then starts
counting down 60 seconds Resting Time before the first measurement. During both
measurements, the cuff pressure is held at around 60 mmHg for around 10 seconds
to collect sufficient pulse waves. The average measurement reading is displayed and
saved after the measurements are complete.
Make sure the upper arm cuff is connected to the right cuff socket and the ankle cuff is
connected to the left cuff socket.
The value in left lower corner will switch between ABI/ Pulse Rate and Height/ baPWV.
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The patient has to lie down in supine position.
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During blood pressure measurements
Blood pressure is a dynamic vital sign and its level is influenced by many factors.
Individual blood pressure reading can be affected by measurement site, patient's body
position, and patient's physiological conditions (e.g. exercise). The patient should
be reminded to remain still, refrain from talking, and to breathe normally during the
measurement. If the patient is occupied at the start of a measurement, the patient
should, where possible, try to relax the measurement arm and leg.
Caution: At any time, a single measurement can be stopped by pressing
unpleasant pressure sensation.)
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button. (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an