Features
- Mabis DMI Wall-Mounted Clock Aneroid Sphygmomanometer comes with 8 feet coiled neoprene tubing
- Deluxe calibrated
- Nylon cuff and bulb with deluxe air release valve
- Wall mounting fixture and hardware, and one mini screwdriver included
- Latex-free
More Information
- Operating Instructions:
Make sure that the unit is properly assembled and a properly sized cuff has been selected
– The patient should sit or lie in a comfortable position with any constrictive clothing removed from arm
– Wrap the cuff around the patient;s arm with the artery arrow positioned over the brachial artery, the bottom edge of the cuff should be approximately 1″ above the antecubital crease
Note: Make sure that the proper cuff has been selected. See Selecting a Properly Sized Cuff section for details
– Extend the patients arm and slightly bend elbow so that the cuff is at heart level
– Properly seat the eartips of the stethoscope into the ear canals and place the bell side of the chestpiece over the antecubital area just below the cuff
– Hold the inflation bulb and turn the air release valve to close
– Slowly and steadily inflate the cuff to a level approximately 30mm Hg higher than the estimated systolic pressure
– Upon reaching the proper inflation level, open the valve, and slowly and steadily release the air at a rate of 2 to 3mm Hg per second
– As the pressure begins to fall, listen for the first sound, which is the systolic pressure
– Allow the cuff to continue to deflate. Listen for the first absence of sound,
which is the diastolic pressure
– Rapidly turn the valve to release all remaining air. Remove the cuff and
record the measurement - Care and Maintenance:
– Do not use steam, heat or liquid disinfectant to clean the gauge, bulb, cuff or bladder
– Gauge: Wipe the gauge with a slightly dampened cloth to clean
– Blood Pressure Cuff: Remove the bladder before cleaning
– Cuffs can be cleaned with a dampened cloth or washed with detergent in water
