NIBP Monitoring
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13.2.2 Operation Guides
1. To start a manual NIBP measurement
îš„ Access the NIBP SETUP menu and select MANUAL from the INTERVAL
option; then, press the NIBP key on the control panel to start a manual NIBP
measurement; or
îš„ During the interval between two auto NIBP measurements, press the NIBP key
on the control panel to start a manual NIBP measurement.
2. To start auto NIBP measurement
Access the NIBP SETUP menu and select a time (e.g. 5MIN) from the INTERVAL
options; press the NIBP key on the control panel to start the auto NIBP measurment.
When this measurment finishes, the system will perform the NIBP measurment
automatically as per the preset interval.
WARNING
z Auto non-invasive blood pressure measurements performed in long
intervals may incur 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, change the position of the cuff on the patient or stop the
blood pressure measurements immediately.
3. To start a continuous NIBP measurement
Selecting CONTINUAL in NIBP SETUP menu starts a continuous NIBP
measurement. The monitor continues measuring NIBP for five minutes.
4. To stop a NIBP measurement
During an auto, manual or continuous measurement, pressing the NIBP key on the
control panel stops the ongoing measurement.
NOTE
z If you are in doubt about the accuracy of any reading(s), check the
patient's vital signs by an alternative method before checking the
function of the monitor.