ABPM Quick Start Guide
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1. AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING Unknown error This can indicate one of the following problems After 2 seconds the pulse has not reached the falling level Heart frequency has not reached its defined range Variation of the heart frequency is too large Less than 4 measurements were taken The rising level was not reached within 2 seconds after the falling level Pulse bandwidth is out of range Movement artefact Maximum number of beats encountered in a stage This can indicate one of the following problems The heart frequency was out of range in more than 3 pressure stages The difference between systole and diastole was too small The systole is considerably bigger than the pump pressure An oscillation value was smaller than the start or end value The pulse bandwidth is smaller than at start or end point The MAP is out of range The systole is out of range The diastole is too large The number of stages is too large The oscillation value is too large The total time is too long A function took too much time The battery voltage is too low No cuff was detected Too many measurements were taken OR No memory was available in EEPROM No measurements were taken OR The measurements were stopped Hardware failure OR Error at zero alignment or pumping started unexpectedly Correct cuff sizing is vital to the accuracy of monitoring data Find the circumference of the patient s upper arm and refer to this cuff sizing cha2. BP Icon ABP You will hear a few beeps followed by the New ABP Test window Select Protocol Referring Physician etc and click OK The recorder is now programmed with the patient information and will turn itself off Disconnect the monitor from the computer Cee ini ite EP renza rente nases dina gt bu 8 Retrieve data 6 Fit your patient with the monitor and cuff Place an appropriate size cuff around the patient s Sleeve Cuff Traditional Cuff nondominant arm Position the cuff so that the Artery Marker label is directly over the brachial artery Connect the hose of the cuff to the monitor place the monitor in the pouch and attach the monitor to the patient Prepare your patient If the unit is in Sleep Mode no display on the LCD press the Start Stop button to wake the unit s Press the Start Stop button again to initiate a manual reading This will cause the cuff to inflate and a reading to be taken NOTE the automatic measurements will not start until at least one manual measurement is taken Review the following instructions with your patient Avoid excess movement during readings s Relax arm slightly away from body Avoid hand movement s Avoid flexing muscle during reading Do not remove cuff between readings When your patient returns remove the recorder and accessories e Turn the recorder off by holding down the Start Stop button for five seconds or u
3. n significantly impact the relevance of monitoring data Install software This quick start guide is intended for use with CardioPerfect Workstation Version 1 6 0 or higher For complete directions for use and warnings please consult your user manual located on the software CD Set up monitor Install two fresh AA batteries in the back of the ABPM 6100 recorder s Connect the PC interface cable to the serial port on the back of the computer s Connect the other end to the bottom of the ABPM 6100 recorder If you are using a USB port Install the Keyspan USB to serial converter software first then plug in the adapter 3 Communicate with your monitor If you are using a USB port Go to Start Programs Keyspan USB Serial Adapter Select Keyspan Serial Assistant s Verify which COM port was assigned to adapter Start the CardioPerfect Workstation Software e Go to File Settings ABPM s Select Advanced e Match proper COM port to Keyspan Serial Assistant 4 Select Patient s Open the CardioPerfect Workstation Software by double clicking on the CardioPerfect icon To enter a new patient 1 Click the Patient button 2 Fill in Patient Card e To select a patient from the database E Posti 1 In the Search box type the patient name or number can be a partial entry 2 Click the Go button 3 Click on the patient for whom you want to record the test 5 Program your monitor e Click on the A
4. ntil the unit beeps five times e Connect the recorder to the computer s Start the CardioPerfect Workstation Software and search for the patient in the database Select the Read Back icon j Rasdbach e Make your selections from the ABP Measurement Read Back window and press OK to transfer and save the data to the computer 9 Review data and print report You can choose from multiple ABPM report templates If automatic printing is checked in the ABPM Print settings the report should print now s If you did not select Automatic Printing in the Settings click on the down arrow next to the Print icon and choose Print Selected Formats to initiate printing s If you just want to print one page click on the Print icon and select the desired report page 4341 State Street Road PO Box 220 Skaneateles Falls NY 13153 0220 USA p 800 535 6663 f 3 2007 Welch Allyn Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring ABPM takes numerous readings of your blood pressure over a 24 hour period or longer It provides accurate and reliable information and can give you and your doctor a truer picture of your blood pressure than occasional visits and readings taken at your doctor s office How often will my blood pressure be taken Usually your heart rate and blood pressure will be measured at 15 to 30 minute periods during the day and every 30 minutes to one hour at night Although you may notice the first few times
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6. rt for proper cuff selection Pediatric Cuff Small Adult Cuff Adult Cuff Adult Plus Cuff Large Adult Cuff Part 5082 94 3 NA Part 6100 10 15 8 21 3 cm 16 0 21 8 cm Part 5082 95 3 Part 101340 Part 6100 11 20 0 27 cm 18 27 cm 21 1 26 6 cm Part 5082 96 3 Part 101341 Part 6100 12 25 3 34 4 cm 25 35 cm 25 4 34 3 cm NA Part 101342 Part 6100 13 33 40 cm 27 0 42 0 cm Part 5082 97 3 Part 101343 Part 6100 14 32 0 43 4 cm 39 46 cm 34 3 48 2 cm The codes listed in the table are the codes displayed by the CardioPerfect software They are different from the error codes which can appear on the ABPM 6100 LCD display AY DAM Ms a NL I l bal k T e ji Make sure of the following before the patient leaves the office The belt or shoulder strap and pouch are If the display is on briefly review with the patient how positioned comfortably to read the data The Start Stop button is accessible to the patient Explain to the patient the kind of information required in Even if the Start button is disabled in the Study Parameters the Patient Diary the Start Stop button will still allow the patient to If the Start button is enabled explain to the patient that cancel a reading he or she has the option to initiate readings using the The ABPM 6100 monitor is concealed according Start Stop button to the patient s wishes Remember the patient s comfort and ability to perform normal tasks ca
7. the cuff inflates you will soon become used to the monitor Most people find it very easy to wear How does APBM work This ABPM uses the oscillometric method which involves measuring movement of the blood after closing off the brachial artery the main artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow The data is stored and then interpreted by trained professionals in your doctor s office Be advised of the following e Pressing the Start Stop button during a reading will cancel that reading and deflate the cuff regardless of whether the Start button is set to On or Off in the Study Parameters e Undress carefully at bedtime using caution not to disconnect the hose from the monitor e Placing a pillow over the monitor during sleep will reduce any electrical hum from the ABPM 6100 unit REF PATIENT DO S AND DON TS DO e Wear a loose fitting blouse or shirt e Record time symptom mood and activity position in the patient diary e Activate a reading if the Start Stop button is activated at the first sign of symptoms e Remain motionless during readings e Keep vehicle driving and travel to a minimum e Bring diary upon return DON T e Remove the cuff e Get the monitor wet e Use power tools or heavy equipment during a reading e Remove the batteries from the unit e Wear long sleeved sweaters or dresses during monitoring period e Swim shower or bathe during monitoring e Operate heavy equipment
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