Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 85)

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Note: Measurement data is recorded in the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator Vital Sign Log. For
more information about the Vital Sign Log and its use, see Chapter 7, "Data Management."
Manual Single-Measurement Procedure
The NIBP measurement typically takes 40 seconds to complete. If the measurement is not
completed within 120 seconds, the cuff automatically deflates.
To obtain a manual single measurement:
1. Press ON .
2. Select the appropriately-sized cuff.
3. Properly align the cuff artery markings, if present, and apply snugly to the extremity.
4. Connect the tubing to the cuff and to the NIBP port on the monitor.
5. Change the initial inflation pressure, if necessary.
6. Position the extremity in a relaxed and supported position at approximately the same level as
the patient’s heart. Inform the patient that the cuff will inflate and cause a “big squeeze”
around the arm and that the patient’s fingers may tingle.
7. Press NIBP to start the measurement, and check that the patient’s arm is not moving. When
the measurement is complete, systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures are displayed.
To cancel a measurement, press NIBP again.
Note: NIBP pulse rate is displayed only when ECG or SpO
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is not active.
Timer-Controlled Measurement Procedure
When the timer is set, the monitor performs recurring measurements at a fixed interval. When
using timer-controlled measurement, the interval is counted from the start of the measurement
to the start of the next measurement. Choices are OFF (factory default), 2 , 3 , 5 , 10 , 15 , 30 , and 60
minutes.
To take a manual measurement between timer-controlled measurements, press NIBP . The next
interval is counted from the beginning of the manual measurement.
Figure 4-12 NIBP Measurements and Timer
Countdown timer—displays time
until next measurement
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure Mean arterial pressure (MAP)