Setting Up The Nibp Measurement; Preparing To Measure Nibp; Starting And Stopping Measurements - Gima 35134 Manuel De L'utilisateur

9.5 Setting Up the NIBP Measurement

9.5.1 Preparing to Measure NIBP

1. Power on the monitor.
2. Check the patient information area on the screen. Set a correct patient type, select a correct cuff size.
3. Connect the tube with cuff to the connector marked with "NIBP" icon on the signal input panel.
4. Select a cuff with correct size, then unfold the cuff and wrap it around the patient's upper arm as follows:
Determine the patient's limb circumference.
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Select an appropriate cuff by referring to the limb circumference marked on the cuff. The width of the cuff
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should be 40% of the limb circumference, or 2/3 of the upper arm's length. The inflatable part of the cuff
should be long enough to encircle at least 50% to 80% of the limb. When putting on the cuff, unfold and
wrap it around the upper arm evenly to appropriate tightness.
Remember to empty the residual air in the cuff before the measurement is commenced.
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Locate the cuff in such a way that the artery mark "
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brachial artery is observed.
The cuff should be tightened to a degree where insertion of one finger is allowed.
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The lower end of the cuff should be 2cm above the elbow joint.
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9.5.2 Starting and Stopping Measurements

Starting and Stopping NIBP Measurements by pressing NIBP measure key "
Too frequent blood pressure measurements may cause purpura, ischemia and neuropathy in the limb with the
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cuff. Inspect the application site regularly to ensure skin quality and inspect the extremity of the cuffed limb
for normal color, warmth and sensitivity. If any abnormity occurs, move the cuff to another site or stop the
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