Working With Abpm-05; Rules Of Monitoring - Meditech ABPM-05 User Manual

Working with ABPM-05

The recorder must be programmed from the CardioVisions software installed on the
computer. Once the pre-programmed time is reached, the recorder will commence
operating automatically and perform blood pressure measurements based on the
monitoring plan. To obtain reliable BP readings, certain rules must be observed.

Rules of monitoring

1. Inform the patient about the goal and expected results of the monitoring. Provide an
event diary and rules to observe.
2. Patients can fit the recorder comfortably with the adjustable straps.
3. It is advisable to wear a thin shirt under ABP cuffs. This does not influence the
accuracy of blood pressure measurement, but it prevents problems caused by long-
time wear of the cuff (sweat, itching, soreness, etc.).
4. The cuff should be properly placed and connected.
5. Patients should avoid excess movement during blood pressure measurements. They
should hold their arm loose, slightly away from their chest.
6. Should blood pressure measurements cause bloodshots, torpidity or pain in the
hand, the cuff should be removed from the arm immediately and disconnected from
the recorder. Such occurrence should be reported to the physician latest after the
monitoring session.
7. Patients should not remove the recorder even at night. By loosening the straps, they
can avoid problems when turning in their sleep. The recorder does not disturb most
patients at night.
8. Patients may start extra blood pressure measurements with the START button of the
ABPM-05 recorder, marked with a triangle. They should mark events such as taking
medication, waking up or going to sleep with the EVENT button, marked with a
heart. They should mark the time of going to bed and rising from bed with the
DAY/NIGHT button, marked with a crescent moon. They may interrupt any single
blood pressure measurement if necessary by pressing any button.
9. Should the batteries run down during a monitoring session, they can be simply
replaced. Monitoring will continue, and data will not be lost.
10. Patients should never measure anybody else's blood pressure with an ABP recorder
during an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring session.
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