Selecting A Suitable Cuff; Applying The Abp Monitor And Cuff - Welch Allyn ABPM 7100 Mode D'emploi

15 - Preparing the ABPM 7100

Selecting a suitable cuff

Caution
Risk of injury caused by incorrect application of the cuff.
• The doctor must ensure that, due to the patient's medical condition, the use of the device and the
cuff does not result in impaired blood circulation.
• If the patient is has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
• When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent
supervision.
• It is imperative that you instruct the patient in the correct seating of the cuff.
Inform the patient that the cuff may only be used on the upper arm.
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Ensure that neither the shoulder strap nor the cuff tubing can ever wrap around the patient's neck.
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Always place the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
Instruct the patient to place the device in such a way that, while the cuff is inflated, the tubing is not
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compressed or kinked, especially during sleep.
Petechiae, haemorrhages or subcutaneous haematoma may occur in some patients.
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Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are
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experiencing pain, swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected
that the patient may experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure
measurement.)
Caution
Intolerances caused by the use of disinfectants.
Wash to remove residues.
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Wash the cuff sleeve with a mild detergent in the washing machine at max. 30°C without spinning.
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The correct cuff size is important for correct blood pressure measurement. To obtain reproducible
measurements, standardized measuring conditions are needed. Measure the circumference of the upper
arm and select the appropriate cuff:
Welch Allyn Size Number Upper Arm Circumference
09 14 – 20 cm
10 20 – 24 cm
11 24 – 32 cm
11L 32 – 38 cm
12 38 – 55 cm

Applying the ABP Monitor and cuff

Warning
Risk of strangulation posed by the shoulder strap and cuff tubing.
• If the patient is has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
• Do not place the shoulder strap and cuff tubing around the patient's neck.
Always place the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
•
When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent
•
supervision.
Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are
•
experiencing pain, swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected
that the patient may experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure
measurement.)
• Measurement can be interrupted at any stage by pushing any of the buttons. This automatically
deflates the cuff and the device can be removed.
Cuff
Child
Small Adult
Adult
Adult Plus
Large Adult
Warning
Poor circulation caused by continuous cuff pressure.
• Do not kink the connecting tubing.
If the patient has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
•
Ensure the correct placement of the shoulder strap and cuff tubing.
•
• Always place the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent
•
supervision.
Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are
•
experiencing pain, swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected
that the patient may experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure
measurement.)
Warning
Placement and inflation of the cuff over a wound may lead to further injuries.
Placement and inflation of the cuff on any limb with an intravascular access or under
intravascular treatment or an arteriovenous (A-V) shunt may lead to temporary interruption of
circulation and therefore to further patient injury.
Placement and inflation of the cuff on the arm at the side of a breast amputation may lead to
further injury.
Examine the patient for wounds, bandages, etc.
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Question the patient regarding previous treatments.
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Observe the patient closely.
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• Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are
experiencing pain, swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected
that the patient may experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure
measurement.)
Warning
In very rare cases materials used for and on the cuff may cause allergic reactions.
• Do not use the cuff on patients with a known hypersensitivity to epoxy resin.
Caution
Intolerances caused by the use of disinfectants.
Wash to remove residues.
•
Wash the cuff sleeve with a mild detergent in the washing machine at max. 30°C without spinning.
•
Caution
Risk of injury caused by incorrect application of the cuff.
• The doctor must ensure that, due to the patient's medical condition, the use of the device and the
cuff does not result in impaired blood circulation.
• If the patient has limited cognitive abilities, the device may only be used under supervision.
When used on children, the device must only be applied with special care and under permanent
•
supervision.
• It is imperative that you instruct the patient in the correct seating of the cuff.
Inform the patient that the cuff may only be used on the upper arm.
•
Ensure that neither the shoulder strap nor the cuff tubing can ever wrap around the patient's neck.
•
Always place the cuff tubing under the outer clothing (even at night).
Instruct the patient to place the device in such a way that, while the cuff is inflated, the tubing is not
•
compressed or kinked, especially during sleep.
Petechiae, haemorrhages or subcutaneous haematoma may occur in some patients.
•
• Instruct the patient to turn off the device, remove the cuff, and notify the doctor if they are
experiencing pain, swelling, redness or numbness in the limb where the cuff is placed. (It is expected
that the patient may experience some mild to moderate discomfort during a blood pressure
measurement.)
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