ZOLL R Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev A NIBP - Manual (Page 18)

R S ERIES — N ON -I NVASIVE B LOOD P RESSURE (NIBP) O PTION I NSERT
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WARNING! If the R Series unit takes a measurement but detects the presence of artifact in the
signal (denoted by “*” in the NIBP display area), the measurement may not be
accurate. Under such circumstances, perform additional blood pressure measurements.
If you repeatedly obtain artifact, use alternate techniques to determine blood pressure
prior to taking clinical action.
When reading the blood pressure values on the display, keep in mind that the following
conditions can influence NIBP measurements:
• Position of the patient
• Position of the cuff relative to the patient’s heart
• Physical condition of the patient
• Patient limb movements
• Convulsions or tremors
• Very low pulse volumes
• Premature ventricular beats
• Vibrations in the cuff or hose caused by moving vehicles
• Improper cuff size or application
WARNING! Do not begin NIBP measurements unless the patient type setting is appropriate for the
patient. Taking NIBP measurements on a pediatric or neonatal patient while the unit is
in adult mode can result in inaccurate measurements and injury to the patient. Taking
NIBP measurements on an adult patient while in pediatric or neonatal mode can result
in inaccurate measurements.
Taking a Single Measurement
You can take a single measurement by pressing the NIBP button ( ) unless the R Series
defibrillator is charged or charging.
Caution Make sure that no measurement is being taken when you start a new measurement. If you press
the NIBP button while the R Series unit is taking a measurement, the measurement aborts
immediately and the cuff deflates.