Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 86)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring Noninvasive Blood Pressure
To set timer-controlled measurements:
1. Press ON .
2. Select the appropriately-sized cuff.
3. Properly align the cuff artery markings, if present, and apply snugly to the extremity.
4. Connect the tubing to the cuff and to the NIBP port on the monitor.
5. Rotate the SPEED DIAL to outline the NIBP area.
6. Press the SPEED DIAL . The NIBP menu appears.
7. Select INTERVAL and then select the desired time interval.
8. Position the extremity in a relaxed and supported position at approximately the same level as
the patient’s heart. Inform the patient that the cuff will inflate and cause a “big squeeze”
around the arm and that the patient’s fingers may tingle.
9. Press NIBP to start the measurement, and check that the patient’s arm is not moving. When
the measurement is complete, systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures are displayed.
The countdown timer shows the time to the next automatic NIBP measurement.
To cancel a measurement in progress, press NIBP again.
Note: If at any time the cuff pressure exceeds 290 mmHg or there is a system failure of the
NIBP module, timer-controlled NIBP is terminated. To reactivate, follow the Timer-Controlled
Measurement Procedure.
Cleaning
To clean the cuff and pneumatic tubing:
1. Disconnect the tubing from the cuff and monitor. Use a clean, soft cloth dampened with a
germicidal solution to wipe clean.
2. Inspect the tubing for cracks or kinks. If any damage is noted, replace the tubing.
3. Inspect the cuff for damage or excessive wear. If any damage is noted, replace the cuff.
4. Allow both to dry before placing the cuff on a patient or reconnecting the tubing to the monitor.
For information about cleaning the device, see "Cleaning the Device" on page 10-15.