Fitting The Cuff; Selecting The Measurement Mode - Riester RBP-100 Manual Del Usuario

• The device is delivered with default setting activated beeper.
3. Before each measurement
3.1 Selecting the correct cuff
Riester offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the circumference of your patient's
upper arm (measured by close fitting in the centre of the upper arm).
Cuff size
S (option)
M
L-­XL
3.1.1 Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used (size markings on the cuff)
3.1.2 Contact your local Riester service if the enclosed cuffs (12) do not fit.
3.1.3 Connect the cuff to the device by clicking the cuff connector (13) on to the cuff socket (8).
3.1.1 Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used (size markings on the cuff)
3.1.2 Contact your local Riester service if the enclosed cuffs (12) do not fit.
Only use Riester cuffs.
3.1.3 Connect the cuff to the device by clicking the cuff connector (13) on to the cuff socket (8).
3.2 Fitting the cuff
3.2.1 Remove close-­fitting garments from the upper arm of the patient. To avoid constriction, shirt
Only use Riester cuffs.
sleeves should not be rolled up -­ they do not interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
3.2.2 Position the cuff on the upper arm (right or left), so that the tube points in the direction of the
lower arm.
3.2.3 The artery mark on the cuff must lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.
3.2.4 Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2-­3 cm above the elbow.

3.2 FITTING THE CUFF

3.2.5 Secure the cuff with the Velcro and make sure the cuff is comfortably attached and not too
tight.
3.2.6 Lay the arm of the patient on the table (palm upwards), so that the cuff is at the same height
3.2.1 Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm of the patient. To avoid constriction,
as the heart.
3.2.7 Make sure that the tube is not kinked.
shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do not interfere with the cuff if they are laid
flat.
3.3 Selecting the measurement mode
3.2.2 Position the cuff on the upper arm (right or left), so that the tube points in the direction
This device allows you to measure in three different measurement modes. Select between Standard
of the lower arm.
BP Measurement 1x (30), Triple BP Measurement 3x (31) and Manual BP Measurement (32) by
pressing repeatedly the Mode button (2). The current set measurement mode is on the display shown
3.2.3 The artery mark on the cuff must lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of
by the related symbol.
the arm.
3.2.4 Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2-3 cm above the elbow.
4. Performing BP measurements in different measurement modes
3.2.5 Secure the cuff with the Velcro and make sure the cuff is comfortably attached and not
4.1 Standard blood pressure measurement (1x)
too tight.
4.1.1 Select the standard BP measurement mode by pressing repeatedly the Mode button (2) until
1x (30) appears on the display.
3.2.6 Lay the arm of the patient on the table (palm upwards), so that the cuff is at the same
4.1.2 Press the Start/Stop button (3) to start the measurement.
height as the heart.
4.1.3 The cuff will now pump up automatically. The inflation is indicated by the blinking cuff inflation
3.2.7 Make sure that the tube is not kinked. symbol (28). The patient should relax, should not move and should not tense his arm muscles
until the measurement result is displayed. He should breathe normally and not talk.
4.1.4 When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and the pressure falls gradually.
The deflation is indicated by the blinking cuff deflation symbol (27). If the required pressure
was not reached, the device will automatically pump some more air into the cuff.

3.3 SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT MODE

4.1.5 During the measurement, the pulse indicator (25) flashes in the display and a beep sound
appears each time a heartbeat is detected.
4.1.6 The result, comprising the systolic (17) and the diastolic (18) blood pressure, pulse rate (19)
and mean arterial pressure (MAP) (22). The results of pulse rate and mean arterial pressure
This device allows you to measure in three different measurement modes. Select between
alternating appear on the display every 2 seconds.
Standard BP Measurement 1x (30), Triple BP Measurement 3x (31) and Manual BP Measurement
4.1.7 When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff.
(32) by pressing repeatedly the Mode button (2). The current set measurement mode is on the
4.1.8 Switch off the device (The monitor does switch off automatically after approx. 1 min.).
display shown by the related symbol.
For circumference of upper
arm
14-­22 cm (5.5 – 8.7 inches)
22 -­ 32 cm (8.7 -­ 12.6
inches)
32 – 52 cm (12.6 -­ 20.5
inches)
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