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Pressures
Place the PPG sensor on the index finger with the sensor on the fleshy part of the finger.
Wait until you get consistent beeps from the system. (Double beats will not affect the
measurement.)
Select the brachial pressure box on the screen with the computer cursor. Press and hold
Inflate on the Cuff Link remote and inflate the cuff until you no longer hear the signal,
and continue for an additional 20 mmHg. Release the Inflate button and the cuff will
automatically start to slowly deflate. When you hear the signal return press the
Pressure button and it will be stored on the screen. Press the Dump button.
Now move the PPG sensor to the right toe above the digit cuff and opposite the toenail.
It may help reduce extraneous signals to tape the cord from the sensor to the foot.
Press Next on the remote and the system will move to the toe site. Press and hold
Inflate on the Cuff Link remote and inflate the cuff until you no longer hear the signal,
and continue for an additional 20 mmHg. Release the Inflate button and the cuff will
automatically start to slowly deflate. When you hear the signal return press the
Pressure button and it will be stored on the screen. Press the Dump button. The TBI
is automatically calculated.
PVR Waveforms
If you have already taken PVR waveforms during the ABI exam there is no need to
repeat them. You can take them in this report. The waveforms are taken at the ankle.
To obtain a PVR waveform at the ankle cuff, press the button with the waveform
image on it on the remote. The cuff will inflate to the proper pressure and hold that
while the waveform is obtained. The patient should remain still during the
measurement; the waveform will appear about ten seconds after the cuff is inflated.
Press Dump after the waveform is obtained.
When finished, save the report.
Chapter 6 - Doppler Description
DigiDop Doppler – Operation and Use
The DigiDop is designed to aid in diagnosis of vascular conditions including aiding in obtaining
systolic pressures during an ABI examination.
Main Unit
The body of the unit is a one-piece enclosure. The unit was designed for comfort and ease-of-use
during examinations. Each unit is tested to ensure the highest quality possible.
Power On/Off
Power to the unit is controlled by the POWER button located in the center of the unit. Pressing
and releasing the button will cycle the unit through the power sequence. The LED in the power
button will remain illuminated during operation.
The DigiDop automatically turns itself off after 3 minutes of inactivity. This auto shut off feature
preserves battery life and serves to eliminate complete battery drain in case of accidental failure
to shut off the unit.
Battery Monitoring