Operator's Manual

6.2 Non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP)
Tempus Pro User/Operator Manual - 41-2001EN-00 – Page 79
WARNING
Always set the Tempus Pro
to
the correct patient
age
to
ensure the initial inflation
pressure is set correctly. The Tempus uses the definitions of patient age provided in
IEC80601-2-30 as follows:
 Neonate – Children 28 days old or less if born at term (based on 37-week
gestation), otherwise up to 44 gestational weeks.
 Paediatric (Child) – Children of 29 days up to and including 12 years old.
 Adult – Individuals 13 years old or older.
Failure to set the correct age will result in the Tempus using an inappropriate cuff
inflation pressure which could cause serious harm to a neonate or infant. For
pressures, see “14.1.5 Non-invasive blood pressure”.
Setting the patient age to 2 years or less will mean that inflation pressures, alarm
defaults and alarm ranges will be set to those for a neonate (per IEC80601-2-30).
If you do not set the patient age, the Tempus will use the default patient age group
(see the Tempus Pro Maintenance Manual). Ensure that the patient age/type is
always entered for non-adult patients – see “9.3.5 Entering patient details”.
WARNING
The Tempus Pro non-invasive blood pressure monitor is not for use with pregnant,
including pre-eclamptic, patients.
WARNING
The Tempus Pro may not operate effectively on patients who are experiencing
convulsions or tremors, or who are moving or are in motion (transport) environments.
WARNING
Prolonged or repetitive use of the blood pressure cuff may harm skin integrity and
circulatory status. Observe the limb concerned to check that circulation is not
impaired.
WARNING
Do not attempt to take NIBP readings from patients undergoing cardiopulmonary
bypass.
WARNING
If you suspect a non-invasive blood pressure measurement is invalid, repeat the
measurement. If you remain unsure about the validity of the reading, then take
another measurement using another piece of equipment or a different method.
WARNING
Do not apply the cuff over a wound, as this can cause further injury.
WARNING
Do not apply and pressurize the cuff on any lim
b where intravascular access or
therapy such as an IV line, saline lock or an arterio-venous (A-V) shunt, is present as
it may cause temporary interference with blood flow and result in injury to the patient.
WARNING
Do not apply and pressurize the cuff on the arm on the side of mastectomy.
WARNING
Application of continuous cuff pressure due to kinking of the blood pressure hose
can interfere with blood flow and result in harmful injury to the patient.
CAUTION
Accuracy of any blood pressure measurement may be affected by the position of the
subject, his or her physical condition and use outside of the operating instructions detailed in