Contents Of The Kit; Important - Henry Schein Maxima 900-3510 Mode D'emploi

Users manual for Sphygmomanometer
INTRODUCTION:
This blood pressure monitor conforms to the European requirements that are the basis
of the Medical Products Law (CE), as well as the international standard ISO 81060-1.
All Calibration testing – at least every two years –, has to be carried out either by the
manufacturers or the local authorised dealer in accordance with the relevant distributor
directives.

CONTENTS OF THE KIT:

1 blood pressure instrument with cuff / 1 set of instructions for use / 1 case (optional)
PURPOSE:
Non-invasive recording of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in humans. The instru-
ment can be used with any arm circumference as shown on the corresponding cuff.

IMPORTANT:

Keep this unit from being knocked or dropped, and protect it from dirt and moisture.
Care has to be taken not to puncture the cuff with any sharp instruments (Scissors,
Needles).
Do not inflate to above 300 mmHg!
Measurement time should be ca. 2 minutes maximum. Between 2 measurements allow
an interval of at least 2minutes.
Please use only Henry Schein cuffs.
The patient must follow these basic rules when having his/her blood pressure measured:
• sit comfortably
• not cross his/her legs
• rest his/her back and arms on the chair or another surface
• have the centre of the cuff placed on the upper armat the level of the heart
• relax as much as possible and keep silent while his/her blood pressure is being
measured
• be calm for 5 minutes before the first reading
The following phases are recommended in the case of auscultatory measurement:
• adults: phase V (K5)
• children aged 3 to 12: phase IV (K4)
• pregnant women: phase V (K5), except when sounds are audible when the cuff is
deflated: in this case phase IV
(K4) Korotkoff sounds should be used.
K5 is the point atwhich tones heard through the stethoscope are no longer audible
K4 is the point atwhich tones heard through the stethoscope change from a clear sound
to a muffled sound.
INSCRIPTIONS:
"mmHg" is the unit in which blood pressure is measured
"shock protected" = the instrument has been tested and found to work correctly after
being dropped froma height of up to one metre.
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