GE B20 User Manual page 97

Adjusting the NIBP measurement completion tone volume
NIBP
1. Press the key.
2. Select NIBP Setup.
3. Set the Ready Prompt
Setting NIBP alarms
NIBP
1. Press the key.
2. Select NIBP Alarm.
3. Select Adjust Limits to set up the limits.
4. Select Sys Alarm, Dia Alarm or Mean Alarm to OFF/ON the
limits.
5. You can also select Alarms Setup to adjust NIBP or related
alarms.
During measurement
• Observe the cuffed limb frequently. Measurement may impair
blood circulation. Intervals below 10 minutes and STAT
measurements are not recommended for extended periods of
time.
• Make sure that tubes are not bent, pressed or stretched.
Measurement may be impaired.
• Blood pressure values may be affected by a change in the
patient's position.
• The NIBP feature is not validated for pregnant, including pre-
eclamptic patients use.
When 1 hour has passed from the latest NIBP measurement, the
numeric value digits turn gray. When 4 hours has passed from the
latest NIBP measurement, the gray numeric value digits are
replaced by a dashed line.
NOTE: For the NIBP trends, the displayed and printed value is an
average if there has been more than one NIBP measured in one
minute. Except the Time Scale is 20' in Graphical trend.
Maintance
For cuff clearning and disinfection please refer to
care." or the instruction of related accessories.
Calibration and leak test of the parameter shoud be performed
every 12 months or when there is doubt about the validity of the
noninvasive blood pressure readings. Calibration and leak test
should be performed by a qualified service person.
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