User's Manual Part 3

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Do not place the NIBP cuff over a wound, as this can cause further injury.
Do not place the NIBP cuff on the same or adjacent arm to a mastectomy, or where the
lymph nodes were removed, or if a shunt is on that arm. This can lead to bruising,
inaccurate readings, or negatively impact the drainage of fluids because of temporary
interference to blood flow.
! CAUTION
Only use recommended MRI NIBP cuffs and tubing identified in section 9.2.
In AUTO Mode, the monitor displays results of the last measurement until another
measurement starts. If a patient's condition changes during the time interval between
measurements, the monitor will not detect it.
Excessive patient motion may cause inaccurate measurements. Minimize motion to
improve blood pressure measurements.
Avoid crimping or undue bending, twisting, or entanglement of the NIBP hose.
6.4.1.1. Limitations
The following factors may affect the accuracy of measurement:
Heart rate extremes of less than 40 bpm or greater than 240 bpm
A regular arterial pressure pulse is hard to detect
Cardiac arrhythmias
Physical movement (patient or imposed)
Rapid blood pressure changes
Severe shock or hypothermia that reduces blood flow to the peripheries
Obesity, where a thick layer of fat surrounding a limb dampens the oscillations coming
from the artery
Edematous extremity
6.4.2. Understanding the Display
1. Measurement Unit (mmHg or kPa)
2. Current Mean Pressure upper and lower alarm limits
3. NIBP cuff pressure when inflating
4. Time until next NIBP Measurement (minutes : seconds or manual)
5. Current Systolic Pressure upper and lower alarm limits
6. Most recent NIBP reading
7. Current Diastolic Pressure upper and lower alarm limits

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