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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.

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Contents Delphi Medical Systems VitalPoint Home Monitor Patient Guide Manufactured by DL-00035 Rev Classification Explanation of Packaging and Labeling Symbols Intended Use Contraindications OverviewVersion Precaution General InformationDL-00035 Rev DL-00035 Rev Precautions Overview Xii DL-00035 Rev Precaution Contents Introduction Monitor Features and Controls DL-00035 Rev Dimming Feature Power SupplyBefore YOU GET Started Choosing a Location for the MonitorMonitor Setup Phone ConnectionImportant Reminders For Help Operating the VitalPoint Home Monitor Selecting OptionsMain Menu Screen 10 DL-00035 Rev Reporting Symptoms 12 DL-00035 Rev Taking Measurements ECGMeasuring Blood Pressure Measuring Temperature Measuring Pulse OximetryMeasuring Blood Glucose Measuring Prothrombin TimeMeasuring Fluid Status Do not step onto the scale yet Measuring WeightMeasuring ECG Medication Reminder Viewing NURSE’S Instructions Viewing Setup Options 22 DL-00035 Rev Concluding Activities 24 DL-00035 Rev Trademarks DisclaimerDelphi Medical Systems
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