Welch Allyn Connex ProBP 3400 digital blood pressure device - User Manual - Manual (Page 19)

NIBP warnings and cautions
WARNING ProBP 3400 is not intended to measure blood pressure on neonatal
patients. The AAMI SP10:2002 standard defines neonates as children 28 days or less
of age if born at term (37 weeks gestation or more); otherwise up to 44 gestational
weeks.
WARNING To ensure pediatric blood pressure accuracy and safety, the Small
Child Reusable Cuff (REUSE-08) and the Small Child Disposable Cuff (SOFT-08) are
the smallest cuffs approved for use with young children. The child's arm must fit
within the range markings on the cuff.
WARNING Do not compress the blood pressure hose or cuff. This may cause
system errors or patient safety risks to occur.
WARNING NIBP readings may be inaccurate for patients experiencing moderate
to severe arrhythmia.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not use the device on patients who
are experiencing convulsions or tremors.
WARNING Use only blood pressure cuffs and hoses listed as approved
accessories to ensure safe and accurate NIBP measurements.
WARNING Patient injury risk. When several blood pressure measurements are
taken on the same patient, regularly check the cuff site and extremity for possible
ischemia, purpura, and/or neuropathy.
WARNING Do not allow a blood pressure cuff to remain on the patient more than
3 minutes when inflated above 15 mmHg. Excessive cuff tightness may cause
venous congestion, peripheral nerve injury, discoloration of the limb, and patient
distress.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not place the cuff where it can
disturb proper circulation. Do not place the cuff on any area where circulation is
compromised or on any extremity used for intravenous infusions.
WARNING The blood pressure cuff must be properly positioned to ensure blood
pressure accuracy and patient safety. Wrapping the cuff too loosely (preventing
proper inflation) may result in inaccurate NIBP readings.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Never install Luer Lock connectors on Welch Allyn
blood pressure tubing. Using these connectors on blood pressure cuff tubing
creates the risk of mistakenly connecting this tubing to a patient's intravenous line
and introducing air into the patient's circulatory system.
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