ZOE PPM3 User Manual page 66

NBP Monitoring
notifications. Use this feature with extreme caution. Patients must
be closely observed if NBP limit alarms are disabled.
WARNING – Be sure that the NBP hose is not kinked during a
measurement. Kinks in the hose could lead to sustained pressure in
the blood pressure cuff, which could cause limb damage to the
patient.
WARNING – Avoid applying the cuff to a wounded limb as this can
cause further injury. Use with caution in patients with
dermatological disease, subcutaneous laceration, or other
integumentary compromise as there may exist a skin damage hazard
during electronic NBP measurements. Follow prudent evidence-
based clinical practice to determine if an electronic blood pressure is
safe for these patients.
WARNING – There may be an increased risk of hematomas in
patients with serious coagulation problems.
WARNING – Avoid applying the cuff to a limb with a catheter, arterio-
venous shunt or infusion pump applied. The cuff pressure could
produce damage to the tissues surrounding the catheter, shunt or
the infusion needle, or compromise the infusion flow.
WARNING – Avoid placing the blood pressure cuff on the arm next to
where a patient has had a mastectomy.
WARNING – To avoid the potential for spread of disease or infection,
reusable blood pressure cuffs should be cleaned after each patient
use. Disposable blood pressure cuffs should not be used with
multiple patients.
CAUTION – Do not apply the NBP cuff on the same limb as the SpO
2
sensor. During blood pressure measurements, perfusion is temporarily
reduced, which can result in inaccurate pulse oximetry readings.
CAUTION – Do not allow the NBP cuff or hose to come into contact with
fluids. If this occurs, consult the Cleaning chapter of this manual for drying
instructions. Check the hose and cuff frequently for signs of damage or
debris. An obstruction in the hose may interfere with inflation and
deflation, resulting in inaccurate NBP readings.
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N i g h t i n g a l e P P M 3 U s e r ' s G u i d e April 2019