Manual Nibp Measurements And General Nibp; Measurement Information - Datascope Accutorr Plus Service Manual

1.3.3. MANUAL NIBP MEASUREMENTS AND GENERAL NIBP
MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
1. Select a pressure cuff that is appropriate for the size of the patient. Use the chart below
as a guideline.
Limb Circumference (cm) | Description / Cuff Name | Dotascope Part Number
Disposable Cuffs - Latex Free
30-45 Large Adult 0683-07-0001-01
24 - 36 Adult 0683-07-0001-02
18-27 Child 0683-07-0001-03
16-25 Small Child 0683-07-0001-04
Disposuble Neonatal Cuffs (box of 10)
Approximate Limb Circumference:
Size 0: 5 -8 cm 0683-03-0004-01
Size 1: 7 - 10 cm 0683-03-0001-01
Size 2: 9 - 13 cm 0683-03-0002-01
Size 3: 12 - 17 cm 0683-03-0003-01
Color Coded Cuffs** - Reusable Cuffs
45 - 66 Thigh - Tan* 0998-00-0003-36
30-47 Large Adult - Gray 0998-00-0003-35
24-36 Adult - Brown 0998-00-0003-34
18-27 Child - Red 0998-00-0003-33
6-11 New Born - Blue 0998-00-0003-31
Infant 0998-00-0003-32
A cuff that is too small for che limb will result in erroneously high readings. The correct
size of the pressure cuff for a given patient has, among other considerations, a direct
bearing on the accuracy of the obtained NIBP measurements. Base your selection of the
cuff size on the limb circumference of the patient. The table above indicates the available
Datascope cuffs for use with the Accutorr Plus. The design dimensions of the cuffs and
their intended uses are based on recommendations of the American Heart Association.
NOTE: The cuffs that are used with the Accutorr Plus use special snap on connectors.
Adapter hoses are available to connect older style cuff connectors. See Optional Accessories,
Section 5.2 in the Operating Instructions for a detailed list of cuffs and adapter hoses.
WARNING: Use only Datascope cuffs. Use of other than Datascope cuffs may result in
erroneous measurements.
The pressure on the limb may not fall to zero between measurements if the cuff is
wrapped too tightly. Therefore, assure that the cuff is properly applied.
The skin is sometimes fragile (i.e., on pediatrics, geriatrics, etc.). In these cases, a longer
timer interval should be considered to decrease the number of cuff inflations over a period
of time. NOTE: In extreme cases, a thin layer of soft roli or webril cotton padding
may be applied to the limb in order to cushion the skin when the cuff is inflated. This
measure may affect NIBP performance and should be used with caution.
* When using the thigh cuff, this product may not comply with product specifications listed in chapter 3.
#* = The limb circumferences of the color coded cuffs adhere to the AHA guidelines for size, They also incorporate
index and range lines to assist in cuff selection. The sf bladder and hose contain Natural Latex rubber.
The bladder has a dacron cover.