ZOLL X Series Monitor Defibrillator Rev H - Manual (Page 107)

9650-001355-01 Rev. H X Series Operator’s Guide 8-1
Chapter 8
Monitoring Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP)
The X Series NIBP input is Type CF defibrillator proof.
This chapter describes how to use the X Series unit to perform Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
(NIBP) measurements using an inflatable cuff to measure arterial pressure.
The X Series uses the enhanced NIBP features of Welch Allyn’s SureBP and patented Smartcuf
motion-tolerant technology.
The X Series unit must perform ECG monitoring when using Smartcuf.
The SureBP monitoring software allows the X Series unit to take an NIBP measurement as the
cuff is inflating, which saves time -- the measurement takes about 15 seconds -- and improves
patient comfort.
The Smartcuf monitoring software enables the X Series unit to make accurate NIBP
measurements in the presence of extreme artifact, weak pulses, and some dysrhythmias by
synchronizing the NIBP measurements with the patient’s R-wave.
Warning! • Observe the patient’s limb periodically to ensure that circulation is not impaired for
a prolonged period of time.
• Never use the X Series to monitor NIBP on one patient while simultaneously
monitoring ECG on another patient.
• If a non-invasive blood pressure measurement is suspect, repeat the measurement. If
you are still uncertain about the measurement, use another method.