Dinamap Pro Series Operation Manual - Ardus Medical, Inc.

5. Inspect cuff for damage. Replace cuff when aging,
tearing, or weak closure is apparent. Do not inflate
cuff when unwrapped.
Precaution: Do not use cuff if structural integrity is
suspect.
6. Connect the cuff to the air hose. Thread the cuff
connectors onto the hose connectors until finger tight.
Do not overtighten.
Warning: It is mandatory that the appropriate hose and
cuff combination be used. Any attempt to modify the
hose will inhibit the Monitor from switching between
the neonatal and adult measurement modes.
Note: In normal use, each cuff will have its own hose, so
it will not usually be necessary to disconnect them. If it is
necessary to do so, carefully unscrew the cuff from the
hose. Care should be taken in reconnecting the cuff to a
hose, ensuring that threads of the cuff and hose are in
alignment and no cross-threading occurs.
7. Inspect patient’s limb prior to application.
Precaution: Do not apply cuff to areas where skin is not
intact or tissue is injured.
8. Palpate artery and place cuff so that patient’s artery is
aligned with cuff arrow marked “artery.”
9. Squeeze all air from cuff and confirm that connection is
secure and unoccluded and that tubing is not kinked.
1 O.Wrap cuff snugly around the patient’s limb. Cuff index
line must fall within the range markings. Ensure that hook
and loop closures are properly engaged so that pressure
is evenly distributed throughout cuff. If upper arm is
used, place cuff as far proximally as possible.
11 .Proper cuff wrapping should be snug, but should still
allow space for a finger between patient and cuff. Cuff
should not be so tight as to prevent venous return
between determinations.
Warning: Using a cuff that is too tight will cause
venous congestion and discoloration of the limb, but
using a cuff that is too loose may result in no readings
and/or inaccurate readings.
12.Proceed with monitoring in the Manual, Auto, Stat, or
Vitals (UK: All Obs) mode.
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