ZOLL E Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev G NIBP - Manual (Page 11)

Taking Measurements
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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
Taking a Single Measurement
You can take a single measurement by pressing the
NIBP button unless the E Series defibrillator is charged
or charging.
To take a single measurement, press the NIBP button on
the E Series front panel.
The E Series unit takes one blood pressure
measurement.
Taking STAT Measurements
You can set the E Series unit to take a STAT
measurement, which consists of the unit taking as many
blood pressure measurements as possible (up to ten) in
five minutes. When the E Series unit finishes taking a
measurement and the cuff deflates, it immediately starts
another measurement. Whenever practical, allow
several minutes between STAT measurement
sequences to restore full circulation to the monitored
limb.
You cannot set the E Series unit to take STAT
measurements while the defibrillator is charged or
charging. Charging the defibrillator aborts all STAT
measurements and deflates the cuff.
Starting STAT Measurements
To start STAT measurements, either:
• Press the NIBP button and hold for two seconds (if
the unit is so configured), or
• Press the NIBP Stat softkey.
If the NIBP Stat softkey label is not displayed, see
“Displaying the NIBP Menu” on page 8.
If the E Series unit is configured to automatically
generate strips, it prints a history of the STAT
measurements at the end of the five-minute period.
Aborting STAT Measurements
You can abort STAT measurements at any time. Doing
so terminates the current measurement and all
subsequent measurements.
To abort STAT measurements, either:
• Press the NIBP button, or
• Press the NIBP Stat softkey.
If the NIBP Stat softkey label is not displayed, see
“Displaying the NIBP Menu” on page 8.
The E Series unit immediately aborts all measurements,
and the cuff deflates.
Taking Automatic Measurements
You can set the E Series unit to automatically take a
series of measurements at selected intervals. For
example, if you set the E Series unit to take an automatic
measurement with an interval of 15 minutes, it
immediately takes a measurement, waits 15 minutes,
WARNING
If the E 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.
CAUTION
Make sure that no measurement is being taken when
you start a new measurement. If you press the NIBP
button while the E Series unit is taking a
measurement, the measurement aborts immediately
and the cuff deflates.
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WARNING
Repeated use of STAT measurements on the same
patient over a short time interval can affect blood
pressure readings, limit circulation to the limb, and
cause injury to the patient.