For points 1), 2), and 3), the measurement procedure is the same. In mercury
tonometer, do not forget to open the transport valve prior to the actual measurement, and to
close this valve again after the measurement.
After setting up the measurement apparatus, turn on the NIBP-1010 simulator and set
up the pressure measurement node to “MANOMETER” and proceed in accordance with the
user manual, Chapter “RUNNING AND TEST” on page 28 [1.7]. Close the air relief valve of
the ball and pressurize the system to the pressure of 200 mmHg. Then slowly relieve the
pressure and monitor the pressure values on the simulator, record the values measured on the
simulator and on the measuring tonometer in five points. In each measured point, close the
relief valve and wait for the pressure value on the simulator to settle. Adjust the size of the
pressure step to the number of measurements, and choose the pressure of 50 mmHg as the
lower limit. Record the measurement results in a table and mark them in a chart, where you
will project a calibration curve (a chart of deviations of the values measured as opposed to the
values on the NIBP-1010 pressure simulator) for each tonometer.
For points 4) and 5), the measurement procedure is the same. In point 4), do not
connect the ball, connect the tonometer directly to the pressure simulator, as the automatic
tonometer has its own pressure source.
Set up the measurement apparatus and turn on the NIBP-1010 simulator; set the NIBP
mode to simulation. Here you can choose from three situations - “Adult high”, “Adult low”,
and “Neonatal”. You will find a detailed description of the simulator’s set up in the user
manual, page 21, Chapter „BASIC TEST MODES“[1.7]. The parameters and the means of
controlling the digital tonometers are described in each tonometer’s user manual. Carry out
three measurements, each time with different situation. For each measured situation, record in
a table the simulated pressure values and the pulse rate from the simulator’s display and the
resulting measured pressure and pulse rate from the digital tonometer. Find out by calculation
whether the measured values are within the interval given by the particular tonometer’s
accuracy according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Record the measured values in a
table together with the calculated deviation.
With tonometers 1) - 3), carry out pressure measurement both with the palpation and
the auscultation methods, and compare the results with the automatic tonometer.
Measuredresults
Create tables of measured values for the individual tonometers and their measured
parameters. According to the data from the tables, form charts of calibration curves for
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