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Then, watch the gauge reading for 10
seconds; the gauge indication shall not
decrease more than 10 mm Hg within this
time period.
To isolate a specific source of leaks, eliminate
components from the system and perform the
test described above.
THREADED HOSE
FITTINGS FOR
GAUGE AND CUFF
CUFF EXTENSION
HOSE (12 FT. LONG)
GAUGE HOSE
INTERNAL PIPING
CONNECTS BULB FITTING
TO GAUGE AND CUFF FITTING
OP30017
Figure 16
Figure
16 Manual Sphygmomanometer
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MONITORING SYSTEM (continued)
For example, to exclude the cuff inflation
bulb, pinch the cuff inflation hose after
inflating the cuff to 250 mm Hg. To exclude
the cuff itself, remove the extension hose from
the interface panel, occlude the "BP CUFF"
fitting, and then pressurize the gauge to a
reading of 250 mm Hg.
SPHYGMOMANOMETER
GAUGE
FEMALE LUER FITTING
(SLIP-FIT) FOR CUFF
INFLATION BULB
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