User's Manual

NIBP
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Setting Automatic Measurements
The NIBP module always powers ON with automatic measurements set to OFF.
The current time interval for automatic measurements is displayed on the
message line above the arrow keys.
The factory default setting for automatic time interval is 15-minutes.
For automatic time intervals of less than 5-minutes, the module makes special
allowances for a rapid succession of readings. For the first 15-minutes after you
set up a reading (turn AUTO mode ON or select a new time interval), the minimum
delay between readings is only 5-seconds. When this five-second delay is active,
the interval message will appear with an apostrophe, after the q (q’). After the
15-minute period, the minimum delay between readings becomes 30-seconds.
Measurement Intervals
Adult and neonatal measurement intervals are as follows:
• between 1- and 10-minutes in 1-minute increments,
• between 10- and 60-minutes in 5-minute increments, or
• 1-, 2-, 4-, or 8-hours.
Automatic Reading Times
Turning automatic mode ON or changing the interval, initiates a new
measurement schedule. When the selected interval is a multiple of 5-minutes,
automatic readings will always begin at the next five-minute division. Selecting
AUTO ON shortly before the desired five-minute division can be used to
synchronize measurements to exact clock times.
For example, if at 8:03 you select a time interval of 15-minutes, automatic
readings will occur at 8:05 and 8:20. If at 8:22 the interval is changed to
7-minutes, the next automatic readings will occur at 8:29 and 8:36.
Stopping a Measurement in Progress
To stop an NIBP measurement currently in progress, press the red Deflate button
on the front of the module or the STOP key on the display. The next automatic
reading will begin on schedule.
WARNING:
• During blood pressure readings the inflated cuff reduces
blood flow to the limb to which it is applied. Consider this
when selecting short time intervals.
!
• Touching STAT BP will take an immediate reading without
affecting scheduled reading times.
To determine automatic
measurement intervals:
1 Touch NIBP.
2 Select AUTO ON.
3 Touch TIME INTRVL.
4 Use arrow keys to adjust
interval.