Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 84)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring Noninvasive Blood Pressure
Cuff Selection
The use of properly designed and sized cuffs is essential for the accurate measurement of blood
pressure. The cuff must fit snugly around the extremity to occlude the artery. For a list of BP cuffs
that are intended for use with the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator, see the LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/
Defibrillator Accessories Catalog at store.physio-control.com.
NIBP Monitoring Procedure
The NIBP monitor inflates an occluding cuff and determines systolic and diastolic pressures, mean
arterial pressure (MAP), and pulse rate. Pressure measurements are reported in mmHg and pulse
rate in beats per minute (bpm).
Both single-measurement and specified-interval (timer-controlled) methods of blood pressure
reading are available.
The NIBP monitor draws power from the defibrillator. When the defibrillator is turned on, the NIBP
monitor conducts a self-test that takes approximately three seconds.
IMPORTANT! The LIFEPAK 15 monitor NIBP port and tubing are not compatible or
interchangeable with the NIBP tubing that is used with other LIFEPAK monitor/defibrillators.
Changing the Initial Inflation Pressure
The initial cuff pressure should be set approximately 30 mmHg higher than the patient’s
anticipated systolic pressure. The factory default initial inflation pressure for the first
measurement is 160 mmHg. For pediatric patients, the initial cuff pressure may need to be
lowered. Initial inflation settings are 80, 100, 120, 140, 160, or 180 mmHg.
Caution should be taken not to lower the initial pressure below the adult patient’s systolic
measurement. Doing so may cause the cuff to reinflate and cause patient discomfort. For
subsequent measurements, the monitor inflates approximately 30 mmHg higher than the
previously determined systolic pressure.
To select an initial pressure:
1. Rotate the SPEED DIAL to outline the NIBP
area.
2. Press the SPEED DIAL. The NIBP menu
appears.
3. Select INITIAL PRESSURE.
4. Rotate the SPEED DIAL to the desired
pressure.
5. Press the SPEED DIAL to set the initial
pressure.
NIBP
Start
Interval
Initial Pressure
Off
160 mmHg