Measuring Bioimpedance; User Qualification For Bioimpedance Measurement; Performing A Bioimpedance Measurement - Seca mBCA 555 Mode D'emploi

6.6 Measuring bioimpedance

User qualification for bioimpedance
Performing a bioimpedance
Bioimpedance measurements may only be carried out by persons who have
been familiarized with the functions of the device according to the regulations
measurement
of the respective institution.
To perform a bioimpedance measurement, at least the following sections of
these instructions for use must be observed in addition to the information in
this section:
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measurement
1. Ask the patient to step onto the weighing platform.
2. Determine the weight and height of the patient.
The BIA start key is shown.
The foot electrodes for the bioimpedance measurement light up on the
weighing platform.
Device mode
Basic
Advanced
Expert
Service
Basic safety precautions, page 81
Contraindications, page 85
Hygiene treatment, page 129
WARNING!
Patient hazard due to infections
Diseases can be transmitted due to poor hygiene.
► Make sure that the patient does not have any infectious diseases.
► Make sure that the patient's hands and feet are clean.
► Make sure that the patient does not have any open wounds on the
palms of the hands or the soles of the feet.
► Disinfect the electrode surfaces after every measurement.
WARNING!
Injury from falling
The device is not intended for supporting patients when getting up
e.g. from a wheelchair.
► Assist persons with limited mobility when they are getting up, e.g.
from a wheelchair.
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Measuring weight, page 100
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Entering the height manually, page 100
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Measuring weight and height (devices with ultrasonic measuring
rod), page 101
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