Specifications

#5.
If it becomes necessary to move the cuff to another
limb, make sure the appropriate size cuff is used.
The pulse rate derived from a BP determination may
differ from the heart rate derived from an EKG
waveform because the PRO Monitor measures actual
peripheral pulses, not electrical signals or
contractions from the heart. Differences may occur
because electrical signals at the heart occasionally fail
#l through
12-foot hose (3.66 m) is required for the
neonatal cuff sizes
(blue-
green)
24-foot hose (3.66
m or 7.3 m) is required on patients who require cuff
sizes from infant through thigh cuffs. The teal
12-
or
.
Accuracy of BP measurement depends on using a cuff
of the proper size. It is essential to measure the
circumference of the limb and to select the proper
size cuff. The air hoses are color-coded according to
size of the patient. The gray
.
.
dual-
tube cuffs.
l Use only accessories recommended by Critikon.
Failure to use recommended accessories may result in
inaccurate readings. See Appendix D.
l Blood pressure cuffs should be removed from the
patient when the Monitor is powered off. If the
extremity remains cuffed under these conditions or if
the interval between blood pressure determinations is
prolonged, the patient’s limb should be observed
frequently and the cuff placement site should be
rotated as needed.
General Cautions
. Do not apply external pressure against cuff while
monitoring. Doing so may cause inaccurate blood
pressure values.
l Use care when placing cuff on extremity used to
monitor other patient parameters.
l The PRO Monitor is designed for use only with
Using
examine the cuff site and
the Monitor
the limb distal to the cuff
regularly for signs of impeded blood flow.