3.4.2 System Time ..............16 3.4.3 Data Delete ............... 16 3.4.4 Alarm Setup ..............17 3.4.5 ABPM Menu ..............18 3.4.6 ABPM Data Review............19 3.4.7 Ordinary User Data Review..........20 ABPM Working Interface........... 22 Chapter 4 nIBP Measuring ............... 23 Introduction ...............
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Chapter 6 IntroduCtIon to the SoFtware ......30 The main interface ............30 Patient File Path ..............31 Wear .................. 31 Data download ..............32 6.4.1 Data download via USB ............ 32 Choose patient data to edit ..........32 Delete data file ..............33 Data file backup ..............
ChaptEr 1 INtroDuCtIoN For an overall introduction to the Blood Pressure Monitor, please refer to General Information. For basic operating instructions, please refer to Button Function. For allocation of interface sockets, please refer to Interfaces. Warning Possible explosion hazard if used in the presence of flammable anesthetics or other flammable substance in combination with air, oxygen-enriched environments, or nitrous oxide.
Warning When used with Electro-surgery equipment, you must give top priority to the patient safety. Warning It is recommended that you check if there is any damage on the monitor or the accessories regularly, if you find any damage, stop using it, and contact the biomedical engineer of the hospital or our Customer Service immediately.
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Safety: This device is defibrillator protected. Note that no precautions specific to the device is required during defibrillation, and defibrillation discharge has no effect on the monitor. The equipment uses the gray silicone airway, in case of the effect to the equipment when defibrillation device was used on the patient.
1.2 Button Functions All the operations of the Blood Pressure Monitor could be completed with the buttons. The names of button are on them. They are: Press the button for a long time, then the system will start. When turning on and off the monitor, the red light and the green both flash once to prompt that the on or off operation is successful.
Note Cuff is connected to the monitor through the extended gas pipe. 1 Port of extended gas pipe 2 The socket for Gas pipe 3 Run indicator 4 Alarm indicator Figure 1.3.1 The top external airway At the bottom is the socket for USB 1 the Socket for USB, connect the data line to upload data Figure 1.3.2 Bottom...
Chapter 2 GEttING StartED • Open the package and check • Dry battery installation • Power on the instrument • Connect patient sensors 2.1 open the package and Check Open the package and take out the equipment and accessories carefully. Keep the package material for possible future transportation or storage.
2.4 Connect Sensor Note For information on correct connection of NIBP cuff, refer to Figure 2.4. Figura 2.4 CUFF Connection method Connect the sensor between the monitor and the measure part of the patient. Chapter 3 FuNCtIoN INtErFaCE • Interfaccia principale •...
The boot-strap interface is shown as the follow Figure 3.1.1 Common user boot-strap interface 1 Note All interfaces except the trend retain power icon, alarm switch, as well as a small font of the current time. Note After the register overflow, the first record will be overwritten, “Over- flow”...
The measuring interface is shown as the follow: Figura 3.2 Measuring interface Note In any interface except the measurement, press key to exit current interface and back to the boot-strap interface. 3.3 Measure result Interface The measure result includes: SYS: systolic blood pressure (mmHg/kPa) DIA: diastolic blood pressure (mmHg/kPa) PR: pulse rate (bpm) Figura 3.3.1...
If there is an error during the measurement, an error message text will appear on the screen. Figura 3.3.2 Measure result interface 2 3.4 System Menu In the boot-strap interface, according to the text in the middle bottom of the screen, press button, then enter the system menu and execute different option operations by using keys.
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“Backlight Time” in the “System Settings” is used by the common user, backlight time in ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM) is a fixed value of 5S. Select “ABPM Setup” item in [System Setup] menu, the following menu will pop up: Figura 3.4.3...
“Awake measurement time interval”(min/h) could be options: 15, 30, 60, 120; “Asleep measurement interval”(min/h) could be options: 15, 30, 60, 120, 240; “Awake time” And “Asleep time” transformation unit are 30 minutes. 3.4.2 System time Select “System Time” item in [System Menu], the following menu will pop up: Figura 3.4.4 System time Select “Confirm”...
3.4.4 alarm Setup Select “Alarm Setup” item in [System Menu], the following menu will pop up: Figura 3.4.6 Alarm setup “Alarm switch” can control closing or unsealing of the sound alarm; The alarm is on or off according to the high and low limits which have been set up.
Awake measurement interval: 30minutes; Awake time: 7:00; Alarm switch: close. 3.4.5 aBpM Menu Select “ABPM” menu in [System Menu], the following menu will pop up. Figura 3.4.7 ABPM In “ABPM” menu, “ABPM ON-OFF” select “open”, then prompt message of ABPM of the current user, such as: Figura 3.4.8...
3.4.6 aBpM Data review 3.4.6.1 aBpM “large-print” Data review Select “ABPM Data” item in “ABPM” menu, the following interface will pop up. Every record is an interface, and display content include: the current user, total of the current user record data, serial number of the record, stored time of the record, high pressure, low pressure, mean pressure, Pulse Rate.
A interface contain 5 records, every record includes time, high pressure, low pressure, mean pressure, Pulse Rate. 3.4.6.3 aBpM trend Press button to select “trend”, in ABPM large-print data review menu, the following interface will pop up: Figura 3.4.11 ABPM “trend”...
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Display content is similar to ambulatory blood pressure large-print data review. 3.4.7.2 ordinary user Data table Press button to pop up the ordinary user data table in the ordinary user large-print data review, the interface is as shown: Figura 3.4.13 Ordinary user data table Display content is similar to ambulatory blood pressure large-print data review.
Display content is similar to ambulatory blood pressure large-print data review. 3.5 aBpM Working Interface In ABPM working environment, backlight is only for 5 seconds, press any key to wake the backlight, ABPM working interface is as shown: Figura 3.5.1...
Capitolo 4 NIBp Measuring 4.1 Introduction • The Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) module measures the blood pressure using the oscillometric method. • There are two modes of measurement available: manual, automatic. • Every mode displays the systolic, mean, diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate.
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wrapped too tightly around the limb. Excessive tightness may cause discoloration and eventual ischemia of the extremities. Figura 4.2 Use cuff Nota The width of the cuff should be either 40% of the limb circumference (50% for neonates) or 2/3 of the upper arm length. The inflatable part of the cuff should be long enough to encircle 50-80% of the limb.
Time” item and “Awake Measurement Interval Time” item, in which the user may select the time interval value for auto measurement. After that, enter “ABPM” menu and select the entrance, enter into ABPM working environment, and the system is automatically inflated measurement in accordance with the setting time interval.
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Warning If liquid is inadvertently splashed on the equipment or its accessories, or may enter the conduit or inside the monitor, contact local Customer Service Center. Measurement Limitations To different patient conditions, the oscillometric measurement has certain limitations. The measurement is in search of regular arterial pressure pulse. In those circumstances when the patient’s condition makes it difficult to detect, the measurement becomes unreliable and measuring time increases.
4.4 NIBp Error Message and Explanations Explanation Cause Self-test failure A/D sampling error Loose cuff Cuff is not connected correctly Air leakage Air leakage in the valve or airway Atmospheric pressure error Valve cannot be open. Signal is too weak Object measuring the pulse is too weak or the cuff is loose It is over the range...
Figura 4.5 Replace Rubber Bag in Cuff To replace the rubber bag in the cuff, first place the bag on top of the cuff so that the rubber tubes line up with the large opening on the long side of the cuff. Now roll the bag lengthwise and insert it into the opening on the long side of the cuff.
Warning – See User Manual Systolic pressure MAP pressure Diastolic pressure Pulse rate (bpm) Adult Pediatric Neonatal ABPM Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor INFO Information Open the alarm sound indication Close the alarm sound indication WEEE (2002/96/EC) Type BF defibrillator proofed applied parts...
2 If Auto Play for CDs is enabled, place CD in reader and follow instructions when they appear in the screen; otherwise follow install instructions below: 1. Open Windows Explorer. 2. Click on the root CD-ROM directory. 3. Double click file ABPM50_Setup.EXE. 4.
6.2 patient File path From the menu select “Down Load” and then select “Set File Path” will pop up the following dialog box: Figura 6.2 Set file path “Patient File Path”: Choose the downloading route of your case. As soon as the data are downloaded in computer, the case document will save this path.
You can wear the device accroding to the picture above. Please read the “Note” Carefully before use. 6.4 Data download 6.4.1 Data download via uSB Before you download datas from device, make certain:. The device is connected to the computer. The downloaded patient data will be saved in your default computer path.
Figura 6.5 Patient file select The above dialog box lists the data files found in your current directory. You may use the drive and directory boxes to select a different drive or directory to search for patient files. The patient file information includes: patient name, patient ID, startting time, and file name.
You are able to delete one single file or some files at the same time, to delete some files at the same time; you could push “Ctrl”, and click the file you want to delete at the same time. After selection, click “Okay” button,the”sure to delete”...
6.8 Edit Blood pressure data Press the shortcut key , or from the menu select “Edit” and then select “Bp Data” the following dialog box will pop up. Figura 6.8 Data edit page All the BP readings are shown in the above dialog box. *=6/60 (10.0%): 60 represents the total data sum, 6 represents the data amount deleted, 10.0% stands for data present deleted.
6.9 trend Edit When you selected the data file, the BP trend will be shown in the screen automatically. In other interfaces, you can press shortcut key enter the “BP trend” interface. The “Bp Trend” is shown as below: Figura 6.9 BP trend When you move the mouse on the trend area, on the top of the trend area the detail data information about the mouse points will show, including...
6.11 pie chart Press the shortcut key , the pie chart which BP data and HR analyze will pop up: Figura 6.11 Pie chart The pie chart interface have 3 areas. On the left, some statistics can be displayed, such as maximum, minimum, and average value; the second area is pie chart;...
You can select an already exist report for print, you may also click “Edit Report” edit the selected report. Click “Title” button, you may enter the title to print at the top of the printed report. Of course you can also click “Add Report” adds a new report. If you don’t need the current report, you can also click “Delete Report”...
Capitolo 7 trouBlEShootING GuIDE Cod Description on in Report Editor Solution No signal Check position of cuff, tighten cuff Overreach movement Remain still during BP reading Measurement timeout Check air hose connections and make certain cuff is tight Airway obstructed Check air hose connections and make certain air tubing is not crimped Measurement cancelled...
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Congratulations for purchasing a GIMA product.This product meets high qualitative standards both as regards the material and the production. The warranty is valid for 12 months from the date of supply of GIMA. During the period of validity of the warranty, GIMA will repair and/or replace free of charge all the defected parts due to production reasons.
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