Operator's Manual

Chapter 6 Taking medical readings
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this manual. Interpretation of blood pressure measurements should be made only by a
physician or trained medical staff.
CAUTION
Hoses of a certain material and/or durometer may cause the module to perform in an
improper fashion. Only use hoses provided by RDT.
CAUTION
Incorrectly sized cuffs may cause measurement inaccuracy or errors.
CAUTION
If the blood pressure cuff is on the same limb as a pulse oximeter probe, the oxygen
saturation results will be altered when the cuff occludes the brachial artery.
CAUTION
To obtain accurate blood pressure readings, the cuff must be the correct size, and also be
correctly fitted to the patient. Incorrect size or incorrect fitting may result in incorrect
readings.
CAUTION
When a cuff is going to be positioned on a patient for an extended length of time, be sure to
occasionally check the limb for proper circulation.
CAUTION
Allergic exanthema (symptomatic eruption) in the area of the cuff may result, including the
formation of urticaria (allergic reaction including raised edematous patches of skin or
mucous membranes and intense itching) caused by the fabric material of the cuff.
CAUTION
Petechia (a minute reddish or purplish spot containing blood that appears in the skin)
formation or Rumple-Leede phenomenon (multiple Petechia) on the forearm, following the
application of the cuff, may lead to Idiopathic thrombocytopenia (spontaneous persistent
decrease in the number of platelets associated with hemorrhagic conditions), or phlebitis
(inflammation of a vein) may be observed.
CAUTION
Blood pressure readings can be affected by patient movement, speech, incorrect sizing and
placement of the cuff and environmental factors (vibration, motion, noise etc.). Care should
be taken to ensure that motion and other artefacts are removed or reduced when taking
blood pressure readings.
CAUTION
Do not place the cuff on the same limb as the pulse oximeter sensor as the cuff may prevent
the pulse oximeter sensor from reading reliably during NIBP measurement cycles.
CAUTION
Ensure the cuff is wrapped firmly around the arm; a loosely applied cuff can result in
artificially high readings.
Note
Compression or restriction of the blood pressure hose or cuff, or induced movement or
vibration or very low pulse volumes may prevent the monitor from taking a reading or may
influence the accuracy of the reading obtained.
Note
The Tempus Pro non-invasive blood pressure monitor is designed to work with the cuffs and
hoses supplied. Use of other cuffs and hoses may compromise performance and accuracy.
Note
The Tempus Pro non-invasive blood pressure monitor does not provide any specific burns
protection parts for non-invasive blood pressure (in accordance with IEC80601-2-30 cl
201.7.9.2.101).