Operation Tips - INSIGHT Vital Signs Plus ECG Operator's Manual

9.3 Operation Tips

1. Take an automatic measurement
The user can select the time interval value for automatic measurement. After that, the
system will automatically inflate and measure according to the set interval.
Caution
If the non-invasive pressure measurement time in the automatic mode is too long, the
limbs rubbing with the cuff may be accompanied by purpura, ischemia, and nerve
damage. During monitoring, always check the colour, warmth and sensitivity of the
distal limbs. Once any abnormality is observed, place the cuff in another place or
immediately stop blood pressure measurement.
2. Stop automatic measurement
Pressing the stop button at any time during the automatic measurement will stop this
automatic measurement, the interval time will be re-timed, and the measurement will
be restarted after the next measurement time is reached.
3. Take a manual measurement
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Press the start button to start a manual measurement.
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During the idle time of automatic measurement, press the start measurement
button to start a manual measurement. If the stop button is pressed again at
this time, manual measurement will be stopped and automatic measurement
will continue.
Caution
If liquid spills on the equipment or accessories, please stop using it and contact
Woodley Equipment Company.
Limits of Measurement
Depending on the condition of the animal, the oscillation method has certain
limitations. This measurement looks for regular pulse waves produced by arterial
pressure. When animal conditions make this detection method difficult, the
measurement value becomes unreliable and the measurement time increases. The
user should be aware that the following conditions will interfere with the
measurement method, make the measurement unreliable or prolong the
measurement time. In this case, the condition of the animal will make the
measurement impossible:
Movement
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If the animal is moving, shaking or convulsing, the measurement will be
unreliable or even impossible, because these conditions may interfere with
the detection of arterial pressure pulsations and the measurement time will be
extended.
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