Gambro AK 98 Operator's Manual

A:128 AK 98 Dialysis Machine - Measuring blood pressure
HCEN12745 Revision 10.2016
Program version 2.xx
8.1 Blood pressure monitor (BPM)
CAUTION!
The manufacturer advises the user that the information originating from the Blood
Pressure Monitor cannot be used alone as a unique source of information to induce
any therapeutic or pharmacological actions.
CAUTION!
Check that the blood circulation in the arm is not affected due to blood pressure
measurement checks.
CAUTION!
The Blood Pressure Monitor shall be used only for adult patients or for children with
a paediatric cuff as other patient groups are not proven for use intended for this
Blood Pressure Monitor.
CAUTION!
The Blood Pressure Monitor shall not be used for infant or neonatal patients as the
Blood Pressure Monitor is not proven for use with this patient group.
CAUTION!
The Blood Pressure Monitor is not proven for use with pregnant or pre-eclamptic
patients.
CAUTION!
A blood pressure reading can be affected by the conditions of the measurement site.
CAUTION!
The performance of the blood pressure monitor can be affected by extremes of
temperature, humidity or altitude.
NOTE!
The blood pressure monitoring feature is not available on all product configurations
of the AK 98 dialysis machine.
The Blood Pressure Monitor (BPM) measures blood pressure and pulse rate. The
BPM is used to monitor the blood pressure of the patient in order to warn about
hypotension or hypertension.
To start measuring, go to the instruction you need:
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Section 8.3 “Direct blood pressure measuring” on pageA:130
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Section 8.4 “Interval blood pressure measuring” on pageA:130
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Section 8.6 “Set alarm limits” on pageA:131
8.2 Blood pressure cuff
The cuff for measuring blood pressure is attached to the side of the dialysis machine.

Gambro AK 98 Specifications

General

Brand	Gambro
Model	AK 98
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English