User's Manual

Ultraview Care Network
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After the monitor has been initialized, prepare the patient for monitoring as
follows:
1. Turn on the monitor and wait for the monitor to perform self-tests. When the
LCD displays the current time, the monitor is ready for operation.
2. Strap the monitor to the patient on the hip opposite the side on which the cuff
is worn. Secure the monitor using the patient’s own belt or the ABP pouch
strapped over the opposite shoulder. When using the shoulder strap, use the
belt supplied with the monitor, or the patient’s belt, to provide additional
security.
3. To select the proper cuff, measure the circumference of the limb at the point
where the cuff is to be applied. Match the limb measurement to the range of
appropriate circumferences (in centimeters) specified on each cuff (refer to
Table Telemetry-5: Cuff Size by Limb Circumference).
Table Telemetry-5: Cuff Size by Limb Circumference
4. Position the cuff so that the center of the inflatable bladder is directly over the
brachial artery. The center of the bladder location is marked on the outside of
the cuff. Once the proper position is determined, the cuff must be tightened to
ensure that it is equally snug at the top and bottom edges and that it is not
kinked. This is especially important on larger arms. Insert a finger between the
cuff and the limb to ensure it is not too tight. It may be necessary to wrap the
cuff with its tail at an angle to achieve uniform tightness. If the cuff is not
equally snug at the top and bottom edges, the number of readings available
will be limited and the monitor may indicate that the cuff is improperly applied.
Cuff Size Limb Circumference
Pediatric 13 to 20 cm
Small adult 17 to 26 cm
Average adult 24 to 32 cm
Large adult 32 to 42 cm
Extra-large adult 38 to 50 cm
!
• Use only Spacelabs Medical cuffs with this monitor. Using other
manufacturer’s cuffs may result in inaccurate readings, even if
the manufacturer’s recommended size is observed.
• If the cuff is too small, pressure readings may be falsely high; a
cuff that is too large produces a falsely low reading. The bladder
can be positioned in the cuff for either the left or right arm.