Welch Allyn ABPM 6100 - Manual (Page 14)

ABPM 6100 Hardware Manual
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• Do not remove the cuff between readings
3.6 Office Readings
Once the ABPM 6100 monitor has been properly attached to the patient and the PC
interface cable has been removed from the unit, it is important and necessary to perform
office readings in order to make sure that the unit is functioning properly and does not
cause discomfort to the patient. The ABPM 6100 monitor will not begin regular runs until at
least one manually initiated reading has been taken. Follow these instructions to perform an
Office Reading:
1. If the unit is in Sleep Mode (no display on the LCD), press the Start/Stop button to
“wake” the unit.
2. Press the Start/Stop button again to initiate a manual reading. This will cause the cuff to
inflate and a reading to be taken.
3. Record the readings that are taken in the office as office readings into the patient diary,
so that information can be taken into account in the analysis of the study. This is also a
good opportunity to instruct the patient about the use of the patient diary.
If the Start button is disabled when the parameters are written to the unit (thus disallowing
initiation of manual readings), the ABPM 6100 monitor still allows you to manually initiate
measurement for up to 30 minutes after parameters have been written to the unit and the
unit has been “woken” from Sleep Mode. This allows you to initiate manual office readings
even if you do not wish the patient to be able to initiate readings.
3.7 Regular Runs
Once at least one manual office reading has been taken, regular readings will initiate based
upon the interval configured for the first time period.
BEFORE THE PATIENT LEAVES
Make sure of the following before the patient leaves the office:
• The belt or shoulder strap and pouch are positioned comfortably.
• The Start/Stop button is accessible to the patient. (Even if the Start button is disabled in
the Study Parameters, the Start/Stop button will still allow the patient to cancel a
reading.)
• The ABPM 6100 monitor is concealed according to the patient’s wishes.
• Remember the patient’s comfort and ability to perform normal tasks can significantly
impact the relevance of monitoring data.
• If the display is on, briefly review with the patient how to read the data.
• Explain to the patient the kind of information required in the Patient Diary.
• If the Start button is enabled, explain to the patient that he or she has the option to
initiate readings using the Start/Stop button.
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATIENTS
The patient should also be advised of the following:
• Pressing the Start/Stop button during a reading will cancel that reading and deflate the
cuff regardless of whether the Start button is set to On or Off in the Study Parameters.
• Advise the patient to undress carefully at bedtime, using caution not to disconnect the
hose from the monitor.
• Placing a pillow over the monitor during sleep will reduce any electrostatic hum from the
ABPM 6100 unit.
• All data is stored internally after deactivation.