Delphi VITALPOINT II DL-00035 - Manual (Page 28)

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DL-00035 Rev. 4
Measuring Blood Pressure
The monitor will display the following instructions to apply the cuff and take a
blood pressure measurement:
1. Sit down in a chair next to the monitor.
2. Roll up the sleeve on your arm or remove any tight clothing. (Use left arm if
able.)
3. Slide the cuff onto your arm.
4. Make sure that the bottom edge of the cuff is 1” (2.5 cm) above
the crease of your elbow.
5. Make sure that the tubing is on the inside of your elbow.
6. Secure the cuff by using the Velcro
® strap to make the cuff snug,
but not too tight.
7. Place your arm, raised to the level of your heart, on a table. Remain still and
do not talk while your blood pressure is being taken.
When ready, press “Take Measurement” and remain still until the measurement
is complete. When finished, the measurement will be displayed on the screen.
If you receive any error codes while taking measurements, follow the instructions
on the screen and contact your clinician.
WARNING:
BE SURE THE NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE HOSE IS NOT
BLOCKED OR KINKED DURING A MEASUREMENT. A BLOCKED
OR KINKED HOSE COULD LEAD TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE
BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF, WHICH COULD CAUSE LIMB DAMAGE. IN
THE EVENT THE CUFF NEEDS TO BE STOPPED DURING OPERATION
DUE TO AN ERROR CREATED BY A BLOCKED OR KINKED HOSE,
THE CUFF SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE ARM BY RELEASING
THE VELCRO
® STRAP OR PULLING/CUTTING THE HOSE OFF OF
THE CONNECTOR.