How To Apply Nibp Cuff - EDAN F15 Series User Manual

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F15 Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual
To different patient conditions, the oscillometric measurement has certain limitations. The
measurement is in search of regular arterial pressure pulse. In those circumstances where the
patient's condition makes it difficult to detect, the measurement becomes unreliable and the
measuring time increases. You should be aware that the following conditions could interfere with
the measurement, making the measurement unreliable or longer to derive. In some cases, the
patient's condition will make a measurement impossible.
1) Patient Movement
Measurements will be unreliable or may not be possible if the patient is moving, shivering or having
convulsions. These motions may interfere with the detection of the arterial pressure pulses. In
addition, the measurement time will be prolonged.
2) Cardiac Arrhythmia
Measurements will be unreliable and may not be possible if the patient's cardiac arrhythmia has
caused an irregular heartbeat. The measuring time thus will be prolonged.
3) Heart-lung Machine
Measurements will not be possible if the patient is connected to a heart-lung machine.
4) Pressure Changes
Measurements will be unreliable and may not be possible if the patient's blood pressure is changing
rapidly over the period of time during which the arterial pressure pulses are being analyzed to
obtain the measurement.
5) Severe Shock
If the patient is in severe shock or hypothermia, measurements will be unreliable since reduced
blood flow to the peripheries will cause reduced pulsation of the arteries.
6) Heart Rate Extremes
Measurements can not be done to a patient whose heart rate is lower than 40 bpm or higher than
240 bpm.

8.4.2 How to Apply NIBP Cuff

WARNING
Accuracy of NIBP measurement depends on using a cuff of the proper size. It is essential to
measure the circumference of the limb and choose the proper cuff size. If you find something
is wrong with the cuff size, please replace it immediately.
1) Select appropriate cuff for the patient.
The table below lists the reference size:
Type
Upper Arm (Adult 1)
Upper Arm (Adult 2)
2) Squeeze the cuff to discharge the air.
3) Apply the cuff to the patient; make sure that the index line is placed in the appointed range and
the symbol is over the appropriate artery (Refer to figure 8-5). If the index line is not in the
appointed range, please replace for a proper one. Ensure that the cuff is not wrapped too tightly
around the limb. Excessive tightness may cause discoloration and eventual ischemia of the
extremities.
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Limb Perimeter
27 cm ~ 35 cm
34 cm ~ 43 cm
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Cuff Size Air Hose Length
14.5 cm
3 m
18 cm
After Monitoring
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