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9.2 Blood pressure measurement
After turning on the device, press button (E) to start the blood pressure measurement.
The device will inflate and determine the systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood
pressure with the next discharge. If necessary, the device will automatically inflate
more to be able to measure higher pressures as well.
PLEASE NOTE:
PLEASE NOTE:
Should you need to cancel the measurement, then pressing button (E) once more will
result in immediate cancellation of the measurement.
9.3 Measurement reading
After a successful measurement, the three blood pressures are shown on the display.
If no pulsoximetric measurement is taken, then the device also shows the pulse
determined during the blood pressure measurement.
Any errors are documented with an error number in the field of the systolic reading.
Please see section 11 for the meaning of the error numbers. Troubleshooting.
9.4 Instructions for taking correct blood pressure measurements
Arterial blood pressure is a vital parameter that changes exceptionally fast as soon
as there is the slightest physical exertion. Therefore, please heed the following
instructions for determining a correct and reproducible result.
Avoid eating, smoking as well as any exertion immediately before the measurement.
All these factors affect the measurement result. The patient should relax in a calm
atmosphere for 5 minutes before the blood pressure measurement.
If the patient is wearing clothing that is tight against his/her upper arm, this item of
clothing should be removed.
Every attempt of the patient to support his/her arm can increase the blood pressure.
You should therefore ensure the patient has a relaxed posture.
Cuffs that are too narrow or too short yield incorrect readings. Selecting the right cuff
is exceptionally important. The cuff size depends on the circumference of the upper arm
(measured in the middle). The permissible range is printed on the cuff.
A loose cuff or an air chamber that protrudes from the side yields incorrect readings.
There may be no gap between the arm and the cuff because otherwise the
measurement result will be affected.
Items of clothing that have been raised upwards on the arm must not constrict the arm.
Otherwise, these items of clothing (e.g. a pullover) must be removed. Make sure that
the cuff is at heart level. Also ensure that none of the tube connections are kinked. The
patient should not speak during the measurement.
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Pay attention to the NIBP mode setting.
no alarm function