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M3A Vital Signs Monitor User Manual NIBP Monitoring (Optional)
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4 It is suggested that the user should not start NIBP measuring when the low battery
displays, or the monitor may be turned off automatically.
10.2 NIBP Monitoring
WARNING
1 Before starting a measurement, verify that you have selected a setting appropriate for
your patient (adult, pediatric or neonatal.)
2 Do not apply the cuff to a limb that has an intravenous infusion or catheter in place. This
could cause tissue damage around the catheter when infusion is slowed or blocked
during cuff inflation.
3 Make sure that the air conduit connecting the blood pressure cuff and the monitor is
neither blocked nor tangled.
Measuring procedure:
1. Plug in the sensor and switch on the system.
2. Check whether the patient type is appropriately selected. Enter Main Menu > Patient Setup
menu and set Patient Type to required one.
3. Enter the NIBP Setup menu, set the Unit of NIBP and select a measurement mode. Select
the Interval item for Manual or set the interval for auto measurement; or select the
Continual.
4. Apply the blood pressure cuff to the patient's arm or leg following the instructions below.
■ Ensure that the cuff is completely deflated.
■ Apply the appropriate size cuff to the patient, and make sure that the symbol Φ is over the
appropriate artery. Ensure that the cuff is not wrapped too tightly around the limb.
Excessive tightness may cause discoloration and eventual ischemia of the extremity.
Figure 10-1 Applying Cuff