1.3.4.2
Automatic Initiation of NIBP Measurements
1. Press INTERVAL (22) until the desired timed-interval setting is selected.
The LCD Advisory (24) will display one of the following:
Off, Contin*, 1-, 2.5, 5+, 10-, 15-, 20-, 30-, 45-, 60-, or 120-minutes.
2. Press START (23) to begin an automatic, timed measurement sequence.
Automatic
Adjustment in the Ti
In the timer mode, the unit adjusts the inflation pressure according to the previous
reading of the systolic pressure. After the first measurement in the timer mode, the
cuff inflation pressure display reads "AUTO" and the inflation pressure is the previous
systolic +50mmHg in the Adult Mode and +30mmbg in the neonate mode.
Suspension of Automatic NIBP Feature
To suspend an automatically timed measurement sequence or to end a measurement
cycle already in progress (deflate cuff):
- Press HOLD (19).
To resume a suspended timed measurement sequence:
- Press START (23).
Note: Press HOLD (19) at any time to pastpone a scheduled measurement or to ter-
minate a measurement cycle already in progress.
Interval Set Mc
Pressing the INTERVAL key (22) enters the unit into the Interval Mode.
When in this
mode,
is displayed in reverse graphics on the monitor. If the unit is left in
the interval Mode when turned off, when powered up it will still be in this mode, but will
not be activated until START (23) is pressed.
CAUTION
Observe Extreme Caution On All Patients
(Neonates,Pediatrics, and Adults) When NIBP is set to the
Continuous
Mode.
Reports have been made of nerve injury occurring during use of automatically cycled
blood pressure cuffs. See Appendix in the Operating instructions P/N 0070-00-0220,
"Precautions when Using Automatically Cycled Blood Pressure Cuffs".
* A five-minute limit is placed on continuous measurements.
After five minutes the
ACCUTORR will automatically switch to a five-minute measurement interval cycle,
taking one measurement every five minutes.
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Revised
08/24/90