NIBP Monitoring
following corrections to the measured values:
If the cuff is placed higher than the heart level, add 0.75 mmHg (0.10 kPa) for each
centimeter of difference.
If it is placed lower than the heart level, deduct 0.75 mmHg (0.10 kPa) for each
centimeter of difference.
Check if the patient type is correct (displayed at the right side of bed number in the
Information area on the screen). If to change the patient type, access the PATIENT
SETUP menu from SYSTEM MENU and pick the [PAT TYPE] item and turn the knob to
select the required patient type.
Select the measurement mode in the NIBP SETUP menu. Refer to coming Operation
Hints for details
6. Press the NIBP button on the front panel to start a measurement.
Operation Hints
1. To start AUTO measurement:
Access the NIBP SETUP menu and pick the [INTERVAL] item, in which you may choose
the time interval of AUTO measurement. After that, press NIBP button on the front panel
to start the AUTO measurement according to the selected time interval.
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Warning
Prolonged non-invasive blood pressure measurements in Auto mode may be
associated with purport, ischemia and neuropathy in the limb wearing the cuff. When
monitoring a patient, examine the extremities of the limb frequently for normal color,
warmth and sensitivity. If any abnormality is observed, stop the blood pressure
measurements.
2. To stop AUTO measurement:
In the process of AUTO measurement, press the NIBP button on the front panel at any
time to stop AUTO measurement.
3. To start a MANUAL measuring:
Access the NIBP SETUP menu and pick the [INTERVAL] item. Pick the [MANUAL]
option. Then press the NIBP button on the front panel to start a MANUAL
measurement.
During the idle period of AUTO measurement process, press the NIBP button on the
front panel at any time to start a MANUAL measurement. After that, you can press
the NIBP button again to stop the MANUAL measurement and the system will
continue to execute AUTO measurement.
To start a MANUAL measurement during AUTO measurement process: Press
the NIBP button on the front panel to start a MANUAL measurement.
To stop a MANUAL measurement in the process
Press the NIBP button again to stop the MANUAL measurement.
6. To start a CONTINUOUS measurement:
Access the NIBP SETUP menu and pick the [CONTINUAL] item to start a
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