Omron HBP-1300 Instruction Manual page 29

Abnormal measurement value
Cause / solution
The causes below are possible. Check the patient by palpation and then repeat measurement.
• Body movement (chills or other trembling)
• Arrhythmia.
• Noise in the cuff
- A nearby person touched the patient.
- Cardiac massage was being performed.
The measurement value is questionable
Cause
Deflates quickly
Stethoscope
Blood pressure may vary widely due to physiological effects.
The causes below are possible.
• Emotional excitement or agitation
- Pain due to cuff wrapping
- White coat hypertension
• Cuff size or wrapping method not correct
• Cuff wrapping position on upper arm not at the same height as the heart
• Patient's blood pressure not stable due to pulsus alternans, respiratory changes, or other reason
Incorrect cuff size used.
Cuff wrapped over thick clothing.
Patient not seated properly.
Patient ate, drank, or exerted themselves recently.
Simultaneously perform measurement with a stethoscope.
Place the stethoscope and listen while viewing the pressure display of the
manometer.
Solution
Check for a loose cuff connection.
Measure circumference or patient's arm and ensure
correct sized cuff is used.
Ensure cuff is applied to a bare arm, or very thin
clothing.
Ensure patient is seated, feet flat on the floor, cuff at
heart level.
Ensure before measurement taken, patient has not
had food, caffeinated or alcohol beverages, or
exerted/exercised in the last 30 minutes.
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