Product Manual

cuff, as this impedes accurate measurement. Use the bell side of
a combination stethoscope for clearest detection of the low
pitched Korotkoff (pulse) sounds.
5. Deflate the cuff
Open the valve to deflate the cuff gradually at the AHA
recommended rate of 2-3mmHg per second.
6. Measurement
Record the onset of Korotkoff sounds (Phase 1) as the systolic pres-
sure, and the disappearance of these sounds (Phase 5) diastolic
pressure. (Some healthcare professionals prefer recording diastolic
1 and diastolic 2. Diastolic one occurs at phase 4).
After measurement is completed, open valve fully to release any
remaining air in the cuff. Remove cuff.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Storage - After measurement, wrap cuff around bulb and store behind
main unit in the integral cuff basket.
Manometer - Periodically replace the filter plug and diaphragm, and
clean the inside of the plastic cartridge tube using alcohol and a lint
free pipe brush. Units should be cleaned and serviced periodically
depending on frequency of use, or whenever inside of cartridge tube
appears dirty. Proper servicing of your mercury unit according to a
strict maintenance schedule will assure maximum measurement
accuracy and extend the life of your instrument.
For directions on disassembling the unit refer to the enclosed
schematic diagram and accompanying instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: Mercury is toxic. Secure mercury
within the reservoir before servicing unit. Always wear protective
clothing (gloves and goggles) when cleaning the unit. Clean any
spilled mercury promptly using approved mercury containment kits.
Consult the enclosed manual entitled “
Just in Case ” for procedures
on dealing with a mercury spill.
Inflation System - Consult the enclosed manual entitled
“ADCUFF
™
SPHYG ACCESSORIES” for care and maintenance of
inflation system components.
FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AND LISTING OF ALL
AVAILABLE ADC BP INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES INCLUDING
LATEX-FREE MODELS - PLEASE REFER TO THE BOOKLET
ENTITLED “ADCUFF
™
SPHYG ACCESSORIES”.
FOR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS CALL
TOLL-FREE 1-800-ADC-2670.
LIMITED WARRANTY
American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) warrants its products against defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use and service as follows:
1. Warranty service extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences
with the date of delivery.
2. The entire sphygmomanometer is warranted for one year.
3. The inflation system is warranted for two years.
4. The calibrated plastic cartridge tube is warranted for life and will be
replaced FREE OF CHARGE when returned freight prepaid.
What Is Covered: Calibration, repair or replacement of parts, and labor.
What is Not Covered: Transportation charges to and from ADC. Damages
caused by abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence. Incidental, special, or con-
sequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental, spe-
cial, or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.
To Obtain Warranty Service: Send item(s) postage paid to ADC, Attn: Repair
Dept., 55 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Please include your name
and address, phone no., proof of purchase, a brief note explaining the prob-
lem, and $2.00 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling.
Implied Warranty: Any implied warranty shall be limited in duration to the
terms of this warranty and in no case beyond the original selling price (except
where prohibited by law). This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
A
Special
Thank
You...
Thank you for choosing an ADC blood pressure instrument. We’re
proud of the care and quality that goes into the manufacture of
each and every sphygmomanometer that bears our name.
Only the finest materials are used to assure you of a timeless
instrument designed for optimum performance.
You’ll quickly appreciate the results for you now own the finest
sphygmomanometer that money can buy.
With proper care and maintenance your ADC blood pressure
instrument is sure to provide you with many years of dependable
service. Please read the following instructions and general
information which will prove helpful in allowing you to enjoy your
ADC product.
Thank you for your patronage. It is indeed our pleasure to serve
you.
Sincerely,
American Diagnostic Corp.
©2008 AMERICAN DIAGNOSTIC CORP.
INTENDED USE
ADC aneroid sphygmomanometers are used by professional
healthcare providers and individuals trained in auscultatory
blood pressure technique to determine systolic and diastolic
blood pressure in humans and animals.
PARTS AND ASSEMBLY
This booklet contains operating and maintenance information
for the DIAGNOSTIX
™
972 series mobile mercurial blood
pressure instrument. Please read and retain.
Your DIAGNOSTIX™ 972 consists of main unit with 5mm cal-
ibrated unbreakable plastic cartridge tube, inflation sys-
tem (which includes the ADCUFF
™
nylon cuff with Size
Guide
™
marking system, latex inflation bladder, bulb,
and the ADFLOW
™
valve), 8 ft. length of coiled tubing,
luer connectors, assembly tools, and operating instruc-
tions.
To assemble inflation system to main unit, connect free
end of coiled tubing to air inlet nipple at rear of mercury col-
umn above integral cuff storage compartment. Insert male
luer adaptor on opposite end of coiled tubing into female
luer connector on bladder. Store folded inflation system in cuff
storage compartment behind mercury column of main unit.
For assembly of the mobile stand, consult booklet entitled
“Assembly of 972 Mobile Mercurials.”
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your DIAGNOSTIX
™
972 Mobile Mercury Sphyg-
momanometer incorporates a special safety
feature that locks the mercury within the
reservoir during maintenance.
To Operate the DIAGNOSTIX
™
972: To release the mercury from
the reservoir, move the locking lever (located in front of unit
below mercury column), left to the position marked “ON.” Mer-
cury will flow up into the plastic cartridge tube and rest at the
“0” mark. If the mercury doesn’t rise within the tube, tilt the top
of the unit towards you. If the mercury fails to rise, or
doesn’t reach the “0” level have the unit serviced.
To Lock Mercury within the Reservoir: Tilt the top of the unit
away from you to permit mercury to flow out of cartridge tube
and into reservoir. When cartridge tube is completely emptied of
ALL mercury (and while it is still tilted), move locking lever right
to the “OFF” position.
PLEASE NOTE: MERCURY SHOULD BE SECURED WITHIN THE
RESERVOIR DURING TRANSPORT, OR WHEN SERVICING THE
CARTRIDGE TUBE, DIAPHRAGMS, OR FILTERS. NEVER DISAS-
SEMBLE UNIT UNLESS MERCURY IS FIRST LOCKED WITHIN
RESERVOIR.
CONSULT SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY OF MAIN
UNIT (ENCLOSED).
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
1. Patient Position
The patient should sit or lie comfortably. The arm should be fully
supported on a flat surface at heart level. (If the arm’s position
varies, or is not level with the heart, measurement values
obtained will not be consistent with the patient’s true blood
pressure.) Observer should view manometer in a direct line and
at eye level to avoid “parallax error.”
2. Apply the cuff
ADCUFF™ nylon cuffs, with proprietary Size Guide
™
marking
system, are specially designed to promote the precise, accurate
determination of blood pressure. Index and range markings
ensure use of the correct cuff size. The artery mark indicates proper
cuff positioning.
Place the cuff over the bare upper arm with “artery” mark
positioned
directly over the brachial artery. The bottom edge of
the cuff should be positioned approximately one inch above the
antecubital fold. Wrap the end of the cuff, not containing the
bladder, around arm snugly and smoothly and engage adhesive
strips. To verify a correct fit, check that the INDEX line falls
between the two RANGE lines.
3. Inflate the cuff
Close the ADFLOW
™
valve by turning thumbscrew clockwise.
Palpate the radial artery while inflating the cuff. Be sure to inflate
cuff quickly by squeezing bulb rapidly.
Inflate cuff 20-30mmHg above the point at which the radial pulse
disappears.
4. Position the Stethoscope
Position the chestpiece in the antecubital space below the cuff,
distal to the brachium. Do not place chestpiece underneath the
DIAGNOSTIX
972
MERCURIAL
BLOOD
PRESSURE
INSTRUMENT
USE, CARE &
MAINTENANCE
®
AMERICAN DIAGNOSTIC CORPORATION
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Caution - Do not allow a blood pressure cuff to remain on patient
for more than 10 minutes when inflated above 10 mmHg. This may
cause patient distress, disturb blood circulation, and contribute to
the injury of peripheral nerves.
Warning - If luer lock connectors are used in the construction of tubing,
there is a possibility that they might be inadvertently connected to
intravascular fluid systems, allowing air to be pumped into a blood vessel.
Warning - A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition
or practice which, if not corrected or discontinued immediately
could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
Caution - Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician or licensed healthcare practitioner.
Warning - Safety and effectiveness with neonate cuff sizes 1 through 5
is not established.
Warning - Do not twist connectors when joining the blood pressure
cuff to the tubing - this may cause the connector to stick and make
changing BP cuffs difficult.
ADC
55 Commerce Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
ADC (UK) Ltd.
Unit 6, PO14 1TH
United Kingdom
Assembled, inspected and packaged
in the U.S.A.
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