ZOLL Propaq M Rev B - Manual (Page 86)

C HAPTER 8 M ONITORING N ON -I NVASIVE B LOOD P RESSURE (NIBP)
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Selecting the NIBP Cuff
To take accurate measurements, you must use the proper sized cuff: the cuff’s bladder length
should be at least 80 percent of the limb circumference, while the cuff width should be equal to
40 percent of the limb circumference.
Caution Use only hoses and cuffs that are approved by ZOLL Medical Corporation. See Appendix B,
Accessories, for a listing of the approved hoses and cuffs. Use the following guidelines when
selecting the appropriate hose and cuff:
Caution Selection of the correct cuff is critical to the accuracy of NIBP measurements. Using a cuff that
is too small results in measurements higher than the patient’s actual blood pressure. Using a cuff
that is too large results in measurements lower than the patient’s actual blood pressure.
The Propaq M uses the same definitions of Neonates, Pediatrics, and Adults as defined in the
AAMI SP10:2002 standard:
Adult Mode Pediatric Mode Neonate Mode
Cuffs (typical cuff
labeling) Adult, Large Adult,
Small Adult, Child,
Thigh Child, Small Child,
Small Adult, Infant,
Newborn Neonate #1 to #5
-- disposable
Newborn (#6), Infant
(#7) -- reusable
Recommended Limb
Circumference 15 cm or greater. 7.7 to 25 cm 15 cm or less
Hoses Adult Adult Neonate/Infant
(Disposable Cuff only)
* Reusable Newborn
(#6) and Infant (#7)
cuffs use the Adult
Hose.
Neonate or Newborn Children 28 days or less of age if born at term (37 weeks
gestation or more); otherwise, up to 44 gestational weeks
Pediatric or Child
(other than newborn) Individuals between 29 days and 12 years of age
Adult Individuals greater than 12 years of age