V Series Operating Instructions 14 - 9
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) Measuring NIBP
NOTE: Refer to TABLE 14-1 on page 14-4 for additional information.
NOTE: While inflating the cuff, pay attention to the real-time pressure value to
avoid an excessively high pressure for the patient.
6. Choose a measurement type.
NOTE: Refer to "Measurement Types" on page 14-5 for additional information.
NOTE: Inflate the cuff only after proper application to the patient’s limb. Cuff
damage can result if the cuff is left unwrapped and then inflated.
• The cuff inflates to the selected start pressure, slowly deflates, and collects the data for display.
The cuff pressure displays in place of the Mean digital.
• If the inflation was inadequate, the NIBP retries a measurement for a maximum of three (3)
times.
• The patient should remain still. After the pressure drops below the diastolic pressure, the
measurements are displayed.
• If the Success End Tone is set to On, a tone indicates a successful measurement.
14.3.7 NIBP Interval Measurements
The NIBP Interval mode allows automatic measurements based on a specified time period (for
example, every 10 minutes, 20 minutes).
1. Follow steps 1- 5 in the "Measuring NIBP" on page 14-8.
2. Select the Interval button from the Setup tab.
3. Select an interval period.
4. Select the Start NIBP button to begin the measurement.
NOTE: Once selected, the Start NIBP button changes to Stop NIBP.
NOTE: If an NIBP interval is changed when in the Interval mode, the change
takes effect at the completion of the current interval measurement.
14.3.8 Pausing/Restarting a Clock or Interval NIBP Measurement
To suspend or postpone a scheduled measurement or a cycle already in progress:
• Select the Stop NIBP button in the NIBP dialog.
• Select the Stop NIBP button on the Quick Functions tab.
• Select the Start/Stop NIBP button on the VPS.
NOTE: Once selected, the Start NIBP button changes to Stop NIBP.
NOTE: When an interval measurement is stopped, the NIBP status changes to
Idle.
Restarting a Clock or Interval NIBP Measurement Once Paused
Once selecting Stop NIBP, the measurement pauses but the interval or clock configuration remains
intact until the paused mode is exited. To exit the Paused mode, select the Start NIBP button. The
interval or clock measurements resume.