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d Middle of the cuff should be at the level of the right atrium of the heart. If it is not, use the
measurement correction formula to correct the measurement. For more information, see
13.8.7Setting the NIBP Display Format.
4. Connect the cuff to the air tubing. Avoid compression or restriction of pressure tubes. Air must pass
unrestricted through the tubing.
CAUTION
Do not touch or apply external pressure against the cuff and air tubing during NIBP measurement.
This may cause inaccurate blood pressure values.
Use care when placing the cuff on an extremity used for monitoring other patient parameters.
13.7 Starting and Stopping NIBP Measurements
Start and stop NIBP measurement by selecting the NIBP quick keys or from the NIBP dialog.
13.8 Changing NIBP Settings
13.8.1 Setting the NIBP Alarm Properties
To set the NIBP alarm properties, follow this procedure:
1. Select the NIBP numeric area to enter the
NIBP dialog.
2. Select the
Alarm tab.
3. Enter the password if required. For more information, refer to
25.13.3Selecting Password for User
Authentication
.
4. Set the alarm properties as desired.
Task By Quick Key From NIBP dialog
Start a manual measurement NIBP Start/Stop quick key Start NIBP button
Start auto NIBP series
NIBP Start/Stop quick key Setup tab set Interval Start NIBP
button
NIBP Measure quick key select
interval
Start NIBP sequence
measurement
NIBP Measure quick key
Sequence
Sequence tab set NIBP sequence
Start NIBP button
Start STAT measurement
NIBP STAT quick key STAT button
NIBP Measure quick key STAT
Stop the current NIBP
measurements
NIBP Start/Stop quick key Stop NIBP button
End auto NIBP series or NIBP
Sequence
Stop All quick key Stop All button
Stop STAT measurement and end
series
NIBP Start/Stop quick key Stop NIBP or Stop All button
NIBP STAT quick key