Welch Allyn ABPM 6100 - Manual (Page 11)

ABPM 6100 Hardware Manual
DIR 80012720 Ver. B 11 / 30
3. Interface
This section describes how to connect the ABPM 6100 monitor to the patient for monitoring
sessions.
3.1 Preliminary Directive
Advise the patient to:
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Wear a loose fitting blouse or shirt.
- Avoid wearing long sleeved sweaters or dresses during monitoring period.
- Avoid swimming, showering, or bathing during monitoring.
- Avoid operating heavy equipment or power tools, as vibrations may functionally disrupt
the monitor.
3.2 Prior to Hook-up
Before hooking the ABPM 6100 unit up to the patient, make sure you have performed the
following tasks:
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Be sure the patient name and ID are on the diary and logged separately to avoid
confusion with other patient data.
- Make sure that the ABPM 6100 monitor contains new or charged batteries.
- For new studies, make sure that all old data has been downloaded to the ABP
Workstation Software and the ABPM 6100 monitor’s memory has been cleared out.
- Make sure that the proper Study parameters have been written from the ABP
Workstation Software to the unit.
- Seat the patient comfortably. If the patient has long sleeves, have the patient remove
his or her shirt. Ask the patient which is the non-dominant arm. You will place the cuff
on this arm.
3.3 Sizing
Since correct cuff sizing is vital to the accuracy of monitoring data, make sure that you read
this section carefully and understand all of the information contained herein before sizing
the cuff to the patient.
USING THE CUFF RANGE MARKS
Each cuff has two range marks. To size using the range marks, wrap the cuff around the
patient’s non-dominant arm. If the edge of the cuff falls within the range marks, the cuff is
the correct size for the patient. If the cuff edge does not fall within the range marks, try a
different size cuff.
USING THE SIZING TABLE
For proper cuff selection, find the circumference of the patient’s upper arm and refer to this
cuff sizing chart.