ZOLL M Series Defibrillator Rev G NIBP - Manual (Page 4)

N ON -I NVASIVE B LOOD P RESSURE (NIBP)
vi ZOLL M Series Operator’s Guide - Option Insert
• Do not select a cuff inflation pressure that exceeds the patient’s expected systolic pressure by more
than 30-40 mmHg (4.0-5.3 kPa). The factory-installed default cuff inflation pressure is 160 mmHg
(21.3 kPa) for adult patients. On M Series CCT units, the default cuff inflation pressure is
160 mmHg (21.3 kPa) for adult patients, 120 mmHg (16.0 kPa) for pediatric patients, and
90 mmHg (12.0 kPa) for neonatal patients.
• Do not attach the cuff to a limb being used for IV infusion or SpO
2
monitoring. Cuff inflation might
block the infusion, causing harm to the patient or inaccurate measurements.
• Keep patients as still as possible during measurement. Patient movement or vibrations from outside
sources, particularly moving vehicles, can degrade the measurement accuracy.
• Do not touch the bed, patient, or any equipment connected to the patient during defibrillation. A
severe shock to the operator can result.
• Do not allow exposed portions of the patient’s body to come in contact with metal objects, such as
a bed frame during defibrillation. Unwanted electrical pathways can result.
• Check patient regularly for signs of skin irritation or impaired circulation in the monitored limb.
• If an alarm occurs while the alarms are audibly disabled, audio alarms do not sound, only visual
alarms display.
• If the accuracy of measurements is suspect, first check the patient's vital signs by alternate means.
Then check the cuff, hose and M Series NIBP option for proper functioning.
• Do not immerse the M Series device, batteries, patient cables, sensors or airway adapters in water,
solvents, or cleaning solutions.
• Do not sterilize.
• Connect the ECG-out jack and modem (if available) only to other equipment with galvanically
isolated circuits.
• The cuff, hose and fitting are defibrillator proof. Using the NIBP option introduces no risk for shock
due to defibrillation. The cuff and hose are non-conductive. Using the NIBP option introduces no
risk for burns due to electro-surgery.
Cuff and Hose
Safety • Only use cuffs, hoses and connectors supplied or specified by ZOLL.
• Ensure that the hose is not kinked or obstructed before taking measurement.
• Do not use damaged cuffs, hoses or connectors.
• Ensure proper cuff selection and placement to avoid inaccurate measurements or patient injury.
• Position the cuff so it is level with the heart during measurement.
• Do not place the cuff on a limb with an SpO
2
sensor or an infusion line.
• Do not repeat NIBP measurements (particularly STAT measurements) at intervals less than
3-5 minutes over an extended period of time. Rapidly repeating measurement can impair circulation
in the monitored limb.
• Do not sterilize or immerse the cuffs or hoses.
Indications for Use
The ZOLL M Series NIBP option is indicated for the noninvasive measurement of arterial blood
pressure for resting patients in critical care and transport. The NIBP option on standard M Series units
is designed to measure blood pressure for adult and pediatric patients only. The NIBP option on
M Series CCT units is designed to measure blood pressure for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.