American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) Prosphyg 790 - Manual (Page 2)

Device Description and Intended Use
An aneroid sphygmomanometer is used by professional healthcare providers and individu-
als trained in the auscultatory blood pressure technique to determine systolic and diastolic
blood pressure in humans.
Contraindications:
Aneroid sphygmomanometers are con-
traindicated for neonate use. Do not use with
neonatal cuffs or neonate patients. Review
the size chart (right) for proper age and limb
range usage.
General Warnings
A warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice which, if not cor-
rected or discontinued immediately could lead to patient injury, illness, or death.
WARNING: Do not allow a blood pressure cuff to remain on patient for more than 10
minutes when inflated above 10 mmHg. This may cause patient distress, disturb blood
circulation, and contribute to the injury of peripheral nerves.
WARNING: If luer lock connectors are used in the construction of tubing, there is a
possibility that they might be inadvertently connected to intra-vascular fluid systems,
allowing air to be pumped into a blood vessel. Immediately consult a physician if this occurs.
WARNING: Safety and effectiveness with neonate cuff sizes 1 through 5 is not estab-
lished.
WARNING: If this equipment is modified, appropriate inspection and testing must be
conducted to ensure its continued safe use.
WARNING: Do not apply cuff to delicate or damaged skin. Check cuff site frequently
for irritation.
WARNING: Only use the cuff when the range markings indicated on the cuff show that
the proper cuff size is selected, otherwise erroneous readings may result.
WARNING: Allow space between patient and cuff. Two fingers should fit in this space
if the cuff is correctly positioned.
WARNING: Do not apply cuff to limbs used for IV infusion.
WARNING: Patient should remain still during measurement to avoid erroneous read-
ings.
WARNING: When using with an infant or child cuff, extra care must be taken to pre-
Cuff Size
Limb Range
Inches CM
Infant 7 3.5 to 5.5 9 to 14
Child 9 5.1 to 7.6 13 to 19.5
Sm. Adult 10 7.4 to 10.6 19 to 27
Adult 11 9 to 15.7 23 to 40
Lg. Adult 12 13.3 to 19.6 34 to 50
Thigh 13 15.7 to 25.9 40 to 66
Size Chart