Operator's Manual

Root NIBPT Safety Information, Warnings, and Cautions
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Noninvasive Blood Pressure
WARNING: Frequently check the blood pressure monitoring site to ensure
adequate circulation.
WARNING: Only use Root in neonatal mode with a neonatal blood pressure
cuff to measure blood pressure on neonates.
WARNING: Neonatal blood pressure measurements must always use a
three (3) meter hose in order to avoid overpressure error caused by lack of
air volume within the overall pneumatic system.
WARNING: Do not apply the cuff to a limb that is on the same side of a
mastectomy.
WARNING: Do not use or stop blood pressure measurements if the patient
appears to be affected by the pressurization of the cuff due to a physical
condition (i.e. pregnant, pre-eclamptic, etc.)
WARNING: Too frequent blood pressure measurements can cause injury to
the patient due to blood flow interference.
WARNING: Do not attach the cuff to a limb being used for IV infusions or
any other intravascular access, therapy or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt. The
cuff inflation can temporarily block blood flow, potentially causing harm to
the patient.
WARNING: Before applying the cuff on the patient, confirm the cuff size is
appropriate.
WARNING: When a blood pressure measurement error code occurs, any
blood pressure values reported should be disregarded.
CAUTION: Applying the blood pressure cuff over a wound can cause further
injury.