Specifications

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4. Vitals determinations are started by selecting the Vitals
button in the Main menu. (Refer to the “Using the Menu
System” section.) Selection of this button initiates BP,
SpO
2
, and predictive temperature determinations
(depending on Monitor model). In the Vitals mode, the
blood pressure is determined one time.
Before each BP determination, the Monitor performs a test
to ensure that the cuff pressure is below a specified level.
The determination is delayed until this condition is met.
During the delay, the BP values are displayed as zero.
The Monitor senses the type of hose being used and
automatically uses adult/pediatric monitoring parameters or
neonatal monitoring parameters, as appropriate.
Audible and visible alarms occur when a value for systolic
pressure, diastolic pressure, mean arterial pressure, or pulse
rate is outside the selected high or low limit.
Instructions for cleaning and disinfecting BP cuffs are in
Appendix F.
General Warnings
• The Compact Monitor will not measure blood
pressure effectively on patients who are experiencing
seizures or tremors.
• Arrhythmias will increase the time required by the
Compact Monitor to determine a blood pressure and
may extend the time beyond the capabilities of the
Monitor.
• In Manual mode, the Compact Monitor displays the
results of the last blood pressure determination for 2
minutes or until another determination is completed.
If a patient’s condition changes between one
determination and the next, the Monitor will not
detect the change or indicate an alarm condition.
• Devices that exert pressure on tissue have been
associated with purpura, skin avulsion, compartmental
syndrome, ischemia and/or neuropathy. To minimize
these potential problems, especially when monitoring
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