Fluke Biomedical ProSim 6 - Manual (Page 54)

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How to Set the Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Variables
For non-invasive blood pressure tests, connect the Product to the BP cuff and monitor as
shown in Figure 31.
ProSim 8
Patient
Monitor
Mandrel
Dual hose system: connect Cuff Adapter to
hose marked “Sense”. If both hoses are
unmarked, connect Cuff Adapter to either
hose.
Blood Pressure Cuff
Wraps around mandrel.
Must be connected closer
to the cuff than monitor.
glh031.eps
Figure 31. Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Test Connections
There are two blood pressure cuff mandrels that are used with the Product: Adult and
Neonatal. Figure 32 shows the parts of an adult mandrel and how to assemble it for
different sizes.
Large Adult Use 2 end blocks and
3 spacer blocks
Use 2 end blocks and
2 spacer blocks
Use 2 end blocks and
1 spacer blocks
Use 2 end blocks and
no spacer blocks
Adult Cuff Mandrel Sizes
Adult
Small Adult
Child
fcv011.eps
Figure 32. Adjustments for Adult Blood Pressure Cuff Mandrel