Welch Allyn 246 Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor v.3.7X - User Manual - Manual (Page 37)

Directions for Use Monitoring 33
To enable the Smartcuf filter:
• Connect the ECG leads to the patient and perform ECG monitoring during NIBP.
• From the Main Menu, press NIBP to display the NIBP Menu (shown on page 34) and
set Smartcuf to ON.
If artifact is so severe while Smartcuf is enabled that it affects the accuracy of an NIBP
measurement, that measurement is marked with a special symbol on the display and on
printouts:
There may be some situations where it is desirable to disable Smartcuf. This may include
situations with very extreme motion artifact, certain types of arrhythmias, or other
situations where it is not possible to obtain a good ECG signal. NIBP measurements can
still be performed when Smartcuf is disabled.
To disable Smartcuf, from the Main Menu press NIBP to display the NIBP Menu and set
Smartcuf to OFF.
Take the NIBP reading
1. Select a cuff and hose appropriate for the patient. Select cuff size based on limb
circumference. Use only hoses and cuffs listed in the Welch Allyn Products and
Accessories Guide.
2. Squeeze as much air from the cuff as you can before placing it on the patient.
NIBP TREND
TIME
TEMP
P 2
( 15) mm
(M)
NIBP
( 85) mm
(M)
%
F
MCO 2
S p O 2
mmHg
38
PRINT
10:01
9:46
9:31
9:20
9:08
8:52
8:47
8:41
8:35
8:30
HH:MM
HR/PR SpO2 S D (M) RR/BR
BPM % mmHg Br/M
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
80
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
97
122 58 ( 85)
126 62 ( 86)
127 62 ( 86)
134 66 ( 89)
124 57 ( 86)
127 58 ( 88)
124 56 ( 85)
126 57 ( 84)
127 58 ( 85)
132 61 ( 89)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
P
OX
NEXT
TREND
This symbol indicates the NIBP
reading was taken in the presence of
high artifact while monitoring ECG
with Smartcuf enabled. Artifact can
affect accuracy. To help reduce
artifact, see step 6 on page 35.
Trend Display
Printout
112
58
( 85)
NIBP
18:45
S
D
(M) mmHg
Numeric
Display
Neonate Mode Pediatric Mode Adult Mode
Typical hoses Neonate/Infant Adult Adult
Typical cuffs Neonate #1 to #5
(disposable); newborn,
infant (reusable) Newborn, infant, small child,
child, small adult Child, small adult, adult,
large adult, thigh
Recommended limb
circumference up to 15 cm 7.7 to 25 cm greater than 15 cm
Note Be sure the patient mode selected is appropriate for the cuff you are using. For
instructions about changing the patient mode, see
“Change the current Patient
Mode” on page 18 . Be aware that changing patient modes will cancel an NIBP
reading in progress.