Selecting A Suitable Cuff - Welch Allyn ABPM 7100 Instructions For Use Manual

21 - Preparing the ABPM 7100

Selecting a suitable cuff

Caution
Risk of injury caused by incorrect application of the cuff.
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The doctor must ensure that, due to the patient's medical condition, the use of the device and the cuff does not
result in impaired blood circulation.
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If the patient is has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
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When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent supervision.
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It is imperative that you instruct the patient in the correct seating of the cuff.
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Inform the patient that the cuff may only be used on the upper arm.
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Ensure that neither the shoulder strap nor the cuff tubing can ever wrap around the patient's neck. Always place
the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
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Instruct the patient to place the device in such a way that, while the cuff is inflated, the tubing is not compressed
or kinked, especially during sleep.
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Petechiae, haemorrhages or subcutaneous haematoma may occur in some patients.
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Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are experiencing pain,
swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected that the patient may
experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure measurement.)
Caution
Intolerances caused by the use of disinfectants.
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Wash to remove residues.
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Wash the cuff sleeve with a mild detergent in the washing machine at max. 30°C without spinning.
The correct cuff size is important for correct blood pressure measurement. To obtain reproducible measurements,
standardized measuring conditions are needed. Measure the circumference of the upper arm and select the
appropriate cuff:
Welch Allyn Size Number Upper Arm Circumference
09 14 – 20 cm (5.5-7.9 in)
10 20 – 24 cm (7.9-9.5 in)
11 24 – 32 cm (9.5-12.6 in)
11L 32 – 38 cm (12.6-15.0 in)
12 38 – 55 cm (15.0-21.7 in)
Cuff
Child
Small Adult
Adult
Adult Plus
Large Adult
Applying the ABP Monitor and cuff
Warning
Risk of strangulation posed by the shoulder strap and cuff tubing.
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If the patient is has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
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Do not place the shoulder strap and cuff tubing around the patient's neck.
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Always place the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
•
When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent supervision.
•
Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are experiencing pain,
swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected that the patient may
experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure measurement.)
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Measurement can be interrupted at any stage by pushing any of the buttons. This automatically deflates the
cuff and the device can be removed.
Warning
Poor circulation caused by continuous cuff pressure.
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Do not kink the connecting tubing.
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If the patient has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
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Ensure the correct placement of the shoulder strap and cuff tubing.
•
Always place the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
•
When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent supervision.
•
Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are experiencing pain,
swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected that the patient may
experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure measurement.)
Warning
Placement and inflation of the cuff over a wound may lead to further injuries.
Placement and inflation of the cuff on any limb with an intravascular access or under intravascular
treatment or an arteriovenous (A-V) shunt may lead to temporary interruption of circulation and
therefore to further patient injury.
Placement and inflation of the cuff on the arm at the side of a breast amputation may lead to further
injury.
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Examine the patient for wounds, bandages, etc.
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Question the patient regarding previous treatments.
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Observe the patient closely.
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Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are experiencing
pain, swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected that the patient
may experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure measurement.)
Warning
In very rare cases materials used for and on the cuff may cause allergic reactions.
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Do not use the cuff on patients with a known hypersensitivity to epoxy resin.
Caution
Intolerances caused by the use of disinfectants.
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Wash to remove residues.
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Wash the cuff sleeve with a mild detergent in the washing machine at max. 30°C without spinning.
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