Nasco Healthcare CPARLENE LF03204 User manual

CPARLENE®
Blood Pressure Simulator
LF03204
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

About the Simulator
2
The Nasco Healthcare Blood
Pressure Simulator is designed
for years of maintenance-free
operation as a training tool for
not only the nurse, doctor,
or pre-hospital health care pro-
vider, but also for anyone involved
in the training of health care pro-
fessionals.
The Nasco Healthcare Blood
Pressure Simulator has digitally
recorded blood pressure sounds
that can be varied by pulse rate
and volume. The different
Korotkoff phases can be iden-
tified and an optional auscul-
tatory gap can be selected. A
palpable radial pulse is present
in the wrist. For additional uses,
purchase the Amplifier/Speaker
System (LF01189) for group
demonstrations or review.
List of Components
• Case
• 6 “AA” batteries
• Arm with speaker wire
• Sphygmomanometer
• Electronic control unit
General Instructions for Use
Installing the Batteries
Take the Blood Pressure
Electronic Control Unit from the
box and turn it over, placing it
face down onto a padded work
surface. Locate the “Open” com-
partment on the back of the
panel where the batteries are to
be installed.
(See figure 1.) Place your thumb
or index finger on the “Open”
compartment and push up.
This will open the battery com-
partment. The compartment is
marked as to the “+” and “–” posi-
tions of the batteries. The battery
bracket is now accessible to the
user.
Install six “AA” batteries as indi-
cated by the orientation diagram
embossed in the bottom of the
bracket. It is recommended that
alkaline batteries be used for
increased battery life. After the
batteries have been properly
installed, reassemble the Blood
Pressure Simulator by simply
reversing the disassembly proce-
dures. Place the unit face up on
the work surface and turn it on by
pressing the on/off switch on the
About the Simulator
The Nasco Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator is designed for years of
maintenance-free operation as a training tool for not only the nurse, doctor,
or pre-hospital health care provider, but also for anyone involved in the
training of health care professionals.
The Nasco Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator has digitally recorded blood
pressure sounds that can be varied by pulse rate and volume. The different
Korotkoff phases can be identified and an optional auscultatory gap can
be selected. A palpable radial pulse is present in the wrist. For additional
uses, purchase the Amplifier/Speaker System (LF01189U) for group demon-
strations or review.
List of Components
• Case • 6 “AA” batteries
• Arm with speaker wire • Sphygmomanometer
• Electronic control unit
General Instructions for Use
Installing the Batteries
Take the Blood Pressure Electronic Control Unit from the box and turn it over,
placing it face down onto a padded work surface. Locate the “Open” com-
partment on the back of the panel where the batteries are to be installed.
(See figure 1.) Place your thumb or index finger on the “Open” compartment
and push up.
This will open the battery compartment. The compartment is marked as to
the “+” and “–” positions of the batteries. The battery bracket is now accessi-
ble to the user.
Install six “AA” batteries as indicated by the orientation diagram embossed
in the bottom of the bracket. It is recommended that alkaline batteries
be used for increased battery life. After the batteries have been properly
installed, reassemble the Blood Pressure Simulator by simply reversing the
disassembly procedures. Place the unit face up on the work surface and
turn it on by pressing the on/off switch on the top right of the
unit. (See fig-
ure 2.) Observe the display and verify that a readable display is pre sent, indi-
cating proper battery installation.
Note: The control box has a battery saving feature which will turn the unit
off after about 8-10 minutes if no keys are used within that period of time.
About the Simulator
The Nasco Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator is designed for years of
maintenance-free operation as a training tool for not only the nurse, doctor,
or pre-hospital health care provider, but also for anyone involved in the
training of health care professionals.
The Nasco Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator has digitally recorded blood
pressure sounds that can be varied by pulse rate and volume. The different
Korotkoff phases can be identified and an optional auscultatory gap can
be selected. A palpable radial pulse is present in the wrist. For additional
uses, purchase the Amplifier/Speaker System (LF01189U) for group demon-
strations or review.
List of Components
• Case • 6 “AA” batteries
• Arm with speaker wire • Sphygmomanometer
• Electronic control unit
General Instructions for Use
Installing the Batteries
Take the Blood Pressure Electronic Control Unit from the box and turn it over,
placing it face down onto a padded work surface. Locate the “Open” com-
partment on the back of the panel where the batteries are to be installed.
(See figure 1.) Place your thumb or index finger on the “Open” compartment
and push up.
This will open the battery compartment. The compartment is marked as to
the “+” and “–” positions of the batteries. The battery bracket is now accessi-
ble to the user.
Install six “AA” batteries as indicated by the orientation diagram embossed
in the bottom of the bracket. It is recommended that alkaline batteries
be used for increased battery life. After the batteries have been properly
installed, reassemble the Blood Pressure Simulator by simply reversing the
disassembly procedures. Place the unit face up on the work surface and
turn it on by pressing the on/off switch on the top right of the
unit. (See fig-
ure 2.) Observe the display and verify that a readable display is pre sent, indi-
cating proper battery installation.
Note: The control box has a battery saving feature which will turn the unit
off after about 8-10 minutes if no keys are used within that period of time.
Figure 2 Figure 2
Figure 1 Figure 1
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ON/OFF
SWITCH
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About the Simulator
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure Simulator is designed for years of
maintenance-free operation as a training tool for not only the nurse, doctor,
or pre-hospital health care provider, but also for anyone involved
in the
training of health care professionals.
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure Simulator has digitally recorded blood
pressure sounds that can be varied by pulse rate and volume. The different
Korotkoff phases can be identified and an optional auscultatory gap can
be selected. A palpable radial pulse is present in the wrist. For additional
uses, purchase the Amplifier/Speaker System (LF01189U) for group demon-
strations or review.
List of Components
• Case • 6 “AA” batteries
• Arm with speaker wire • Sphygmomanometer
• Electronic control unit
General Instructions for Use
Installing the Batteries
Take the Blood Pressure Electronic Control Unit from the box and turn it over,
placing it face down onto a padded work surface. Locate the “Open” com-
partment on the back of the panel where the batteries are to be installed.
(See figure 1.) Place your thumb or index finger on the “Open” compartment
and push up.
This will open the battery compartment. The compartment is marked as to
the “+” and “–” positions of the batteries. The battery bracket is now accessi-
ble to the user.
Install six “AA” batteries as indicated by the orientation diagram embossed
in the bottom of the bracket. It is recommended that alkaline batteries
be used for increased battery life. After the batteries have been properly
installed, reassemble the Blood Pressure Simulator by simply reversing the
disassembly procedures. Place the unit face up on the work surface and
turn it on by pressing the on/off switch on the top right of the
unit. (See fig-
ure 2.) Observe the display and verify that a readable display is pre sent, indi-
cating proper battery installation.
Note: The control box has a battery saving feature which will turn the unit
off after about 8-10 minutes if no keys are used within that period of time.
About the Simulator
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure Simulator is designed for years of
maintenance-free operation as a training tool for not only the nurse, doctor,
or pre-hospital health care provider, but also for anyone involved
in the
training of health care professionals.
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure Simulator has digitally recorded blood
pressure sounds that can be varied by pulse rate and volume. The different
Korotkoff phases can be identified and an optional auscultatory gap can
be selected. A palpable radial pulse is present in the wrist. For additional
uses, purchase the Amplifier/Speaker System (LF01189U) for group demon-
strations or review.
List of Components
• Case • 6 “AA” batteries
• Arm with speaker wire • Sphygmomanometer
• Electronic control unit
General Instructions for Use
Installing the Batteries
Take the Blood Pressure Electronic Control Unit from the box and turn it over,
placing it face down onto a padded work surface. Locate the “Open” com-
partment on the back of the panel where the batteries are to be installed.
(See figure 1.) Place your thumb or index finger on the “Open” compartment
and push up.
This will open the battery compartment. The compartment is marked as to
the “+” and “–” positions of the batteries. The battery bracket is now accessi-
ble to the user.
Install six “AA” batteries as indicated by the orientation diagram embossed
in the bottom of the bracket. It is recommended that alkaline batteries
be used for increased battery life. After the batteries have been properly
installed, reassemble the Blood Pressure Simulator by simply reversing the
disassembly procedures. Place the unit face up on the work surface and
turn it on by pressing the on/off switch on the top right of the
unit. (See fig-
ure 2.) Observe the display and verify that a readable display is pre sent, indi-
cating proper battery installation.
Note: The control box has a battery saving feature which will turn the unit
off after about 8-10 minutes if no keys are used within that period of time.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Figure 1 Figure 1
ON/OFF
SWITCH
ON/OFF
SWITCH
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Use of the Simulator
top right of the unit. (See figure
2.) Observe the display and verify
that a readable display is pres-
ent, indicating proper battery
installation.
Note: The control box has a bat-
tery saving feature which will
turn the unit off after about 8-10
minutes if no keys are used with-
in that period of time.
The next step is to connect the
simulated arm and speaker
assembly along with the sphyg-
momanometer cuff and gauge
assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the
pressure line attached to the
sphygmomanometer that has
the male luer fitting attached
to it. Attach this to the female
luer fitting at the top of the unit
marked CUFF. (See figure 3.)
After the pressure line fitting has
been properly installed, locate
the plug that is at the end of the
wire which extends from the
simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into
the jack at the top of the unit
marked ARM. (See figure 4.) At
this point the Blood Pressure
The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along
with the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the sphygmo-
manometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the
female luer fitting at the top of the unit marked CUFF. (See figure 3.) After
the pressure line fitting has been properly installed, locate the plug that is at
the end of the wire which
extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM. (See
figure 4.) At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit
has been factory calibrated for use with the accessories included in the kit.
No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this time. If the unit
is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the
unit, or
if recalibration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator Control Panel
Under the display window are three buttons: Menu, Gap, and Calibrate. (See
figure 5.) The systolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key once. The
pres
sure is adjusted up or down using the up and down arrow keys. (See
figure 6.) The diastolic pressure is set by pressing the
Menu key a second
time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and down keys. (See
figure 7.) The heart rate is set by pressing the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow up and down keys. The pulse rate can be
set from 0 beats per minute to 300 beats per minute. (See figure 8.) The
palpation can be set to either on or pulseless. When the pulseless setting is
used, the diastolic and systolic pressures will automatically be set to 0.
The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along
with the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the sphygmo-
manometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the
female luer fitting at the top of the unit marked CUFF. (See figure 3.) After
the pressure line fitting has been properly installed, locate the plug that is at
the end of the wire which
extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM. (See
figure 4.) At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit
has been factory calibrated for use with the accessories included in the kit.
No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this time. If the unit
is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the
unit, or
if recalibration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator Control Panel
Under the display window are three buttons: Menu, Gap, and Calibrate. (See
figure 5.) The systolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key once. The
pres
sure is adjusted up or down using the up and down arrow keys. (See
figure 6.) The diastolic pressure is set by pressing the
Menu key a second
time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and down keys. (See
figure 7.) The heart rate is set by pressing the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow up and down keys. The pulse rate can be
set from 0 beats per minute to 300 beats per minute. (See figure 8.) The
palpation can be set to either on or pulseless. When the pulseless setting is
used, the diastolic and systolic pressures will automatically be set to 0.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 6
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Simulator is ready for use. The
unit has been factory calibrat-
ed for use with the accessories
included in the kit. No further
calibration adjustments should
be necessary at this time. If the
unit is to be used with a sphyg-
momanometer other than that
supplied with the unit, or if reca-
libration is necessary at a later
date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with
the Nasco Healthcare Blood
Pressure Simulator Control
Panel
Under the display window are
three buttons: Menu, Gap, and
Calibrate. (See figure 5.)
The systolic pressure is set by
The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along
with the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the sphygmo-
manometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the
female luer fitting at the top of the unit marked CUFF. (See figure 3.) After
the pressure line fitting has been properly installed, locate the plug that is at
the end of the wire which
extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM. (See
figure 4.) At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit
has been factory calibrated for use with the accessories included in the kit.
No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this time. If the unit
is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the
unit, or
if recalibration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator Control Panel
Under the display window are three buttons: Menu, Gap, and Calibrate. (See
figure 5.) The systolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key once. The
pres
sure is adjusted up or down using the up and down arrow keys. (See
figure 6.) The diastolic pressure is set by pressing the
Menu key a second
time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and down keys. (See
figure 7.) The heart rate is set by pressing the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow up and down keys. The pulse rate can be
set from 0 beats per minute to 300 beats per minute. (See figure 8.) The
palpation can be set to either on or pulseless. When the pulseless setting is
used, the diastolic and systolic pressures will automatically be set to 0.
The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along
with the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the sphygmo-
manometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the
female luer fitting at the top of the unit marked CUFF. (See figure 3.) After
the pressure line fitting has been properly installed, locate the plug that is at
the end of the wire which
extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM. (See
figure 4.) At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit
has been factory calibrated for use with the accessories included in the kit.
No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this time. If the unit
is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the
unit, or
if recalibration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator Control Panel
Under the display window are three buttons: Menu, Gap, and Calibrate. (See
figure 5.) The systolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key once. The
pres
sure is adjusted up or down using the up and down arrow keys. (See
figure 6.) The diastolic pressure is set by pressing the
Menu key a second
time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and down keys. (See
figure 7.) The heart rate is set by pressing the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow up and down keys. The pulse rate can be
set from 0 beats per minute to 300 beats per minute. (See figure 8.) The
palpation can be set to either on or pulseless. When the pulseless setting is
used, the diastolic and systolic pressures will automatically be set to 0.
Figure 3 Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 6
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The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along
with the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the sphygmo-
manometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the
female luer fitting at the top of the unit marked CUFF. (See figure 3.) After
the pressure line fitting has been properly installed, locate the plug that is at
the end of the wire which
extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM. (See
figure 4.) At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit
has been factory calibrated for use with the accessories included in the kit.
No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this time. If the unit
is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the
unit, or
if recalibration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator Control Panel
Under the display window are three buttons: Menu, Gap, and Calibrate. (See
figure 5.) The systolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key once. The
pres
sure is adjusted up or down using the up and down arrow keys. (See
figure 6.) The diastolic pressure is set by pressing the
Menu key a second
time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and down keys. (See
figure 7.) The heart rate is set by pressing the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow up and down keys. The pulse rate can be
set from 0 beats per minute to 300 beats per minute. (See figure 8.) The
palpation can be set to either on or pulseless. When the pulseless setting is
used, the diastolic and systolic pressures will automatically be set to 0.
The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along
with the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the sphygmo-
manometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the
female luer fitting at the top of the unit marked CUFF. (See figure 3.) After
the pressure line fitting has been properly installed, locate the plug that is at
the end of the wire which
extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM. (See
figure 4.) At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit
has been factory calibrated for use with the accessories included in the kit.
No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this time. If the unit
is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the
unit, or
if recalibration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator Control Panel
Under the display window are three buttons: Menu, Gap, and Calibrate. (See
figure 5.) The systolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key once. The
pres
sure is adjusted up or down using the up and down arrow keys. (See
figure 6.) The diastolic pressure is set by pressing the
Menu key a second
time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and down keys. (See
figure 7.) The heart rate is set by pressing the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow up and down keys. The pulse rate can be
set from 0 beats per minute to 300 beats per minute. (See figure 8.) The
palpation can be set to either on or pulseless. When the pulseless setting is
used, the diastolic and systolic pressures will automatically be set to 0.
Figure 3 Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 6
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Use of the Simulator
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pressing the Menu key once. The
pressure is adjusted up or down
using the up and down arrow
keys. (See figure 6.)
The diastolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key a sec-
ond time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and
down keys. (See figure 7.)
The heart rate is set by pressing
the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow
up and down keys. The pulse rate
can be set from 0 beats per min-
ute to 300 beats per minute. (See
figure 8.) The palpation can be set
to either on or pulseless. When
the pulseless setting is used, the
diastolic and systolic pressures
will automatically be set to 0.
Palpable Pulse Feature
The Nasco Healthcare Blood
The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along
with the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the sphygmo-
manometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the
female luer fitting at the top of the unit marked CUFF. (See figure 3.) After
the pressure line fitting has been properly installed, locate the plug that is at
the end of the wire which
extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM. (See
figure 4.) At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit
has been factory calibrated for use with the accessories included in the kit.
No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this time. If the unit
is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the
unit, or
if recalibration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator Control Panel
Under the display window are three buttons: Menu, Gap, and Calibrate. (See
figure 5.) The systolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key once. The
pres
sure is adjusted up or down using the up and down arrow keys. (See
figure 6.) The diastolic pressure is set by pressing the
Menu key a second
time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and down keys. (See
figure 7.) The heart rate is set by pressing the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow up and down keys. The pulse rate can be
set from 0 beats per minute to 300 beats per minute. (See figure 8.) The
palpation can be set to either on or pulseless. When the pulseless setting is
used, the diastolic and systolic pressures will automatically be set to 0.
The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along
with the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge assembly included with the
unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the sphygmo-
manometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the
female luer fitting at the top of the unit marked CUFF. (See figure 3.) After
the pressure line fitting has been properly installed, locate the plug that is at
the end of the wire which
extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert
the plug from the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM. (See
figure 4.) At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit
has been factory calibrated for use with the accessories included in the kit.
No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this time. If the unit
is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the
unit, or
if recalibration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled
“Calibration Procedures.”
Familiarizing Yourself with the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator Control Panel
Under the display window are three buttons: Menu, Gap, and Calibrate. (See
figure 5.) The systolic pressure is set by
pressing the Menu key once. The
pres
sure is adjusted up or down using the up and down arrow keys. (See
figure 6.) The diastolic pressure is set by pressing the
Menu key a second
time. Adjust the setting up
or down with the arrow up and down keys. (See
figure 7.) The heart rate is set by pressing the Menu key a third time and
adjusting the rate with the arrow up and down keys. The pulse rate can be
set from 0 beats per minute to 300 beats per minute. (See figure 8.) The
palpation can be set to either on or pulseless. When the pulseless setting is
used, the diastolic and systolic pressures will automatically be set to 0.
Figure 3 Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 6
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Figure 7 Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 8
Palpable Pulse Feature
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator also incorporates a palpa-
ble pulse at the radial
location. (See
figure 9.) Palpations can
be felt upon
start-up of the unit or after blood
pressure settings have been made.
Press the Menu key repeatedly until
“Set PALPATION” menu appears.
“Pulse ON” is defaulted and enables
the palpation feature.
The pulse in the wrist will begin when the electronic box is turned on. During
the actual blood pressure reading, the palpable pulse will turn off when the
cuff is inflated and surpasses the systolic set point. It will turn on again when
the cuff is deflated 20 mmHg BELOW the diastolic set point.
Note: The pulse feature is turned off during this time to allow students to
clearly hear the Korotkoff sounds through the stethoscope without interfer-
ence from the background noise of the pulse feature in the wrist. The pal-
pable pulse is delicate and should be palpated lightly, as you would
with a real patient. Pressing too hard can damage the pulse feature.
Make sure the cable from the blood pressure arm is properly connected to
the electronic box and the palpation feature is in the “PULSE ON” mode.
A pulseless condition can be simulated by switching your unit to the “pulse-
less” mode. Press the Menu key repeatedly until “Set PALPATION” menu
appears. By pressing the down arrow at this point, palpations can be dis-
abled, causing the simulator to be pulseless. When in the “pulseless” mode,
all settings are automatically reset to 0 and all blood pressure sounds are
disabled.
The pulseless setting will also turn off the sounds in the arm. The pulse will
always be on unless the pulseless feature is activated or if the systolic or
heart rate levels are set to zero. To do this, press the Menu key four times.
Palpable Pulse Feature
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator also incorporates a palpa-
ble pulse at the radial
location. (See
figure 9.) Palpations can
be felt upon
start-up of the unit or after blood
pressure settings have been made.
Press the Menu key repeatedly until
“Set PALPATION” menu appears.
“Pulse ON” is defaulted and enables
the palpation feature.
The pulse in the wrist will begin when the electronic box is turned on. During
the actual blood pressure reading, the palpable pulse will turn off when the
cuff is inflated and surpasses the systolic set point. It will turn on again when
the cuff is deflated 20 mmHg BELOW the diastolic set point.
Note: The pulse feature is turned off during this time to allow students to
clearly hear the Korotkoff sounds through the stethoscope without interfer-
ence from the background noise of the pulse feature in the wrist. The pal-
pable pulse is delicate and should be palpated lightly, as you would
with a real patient. Pressing too hard can damage the pulse feature.
Make sure the cable from the blood pressure arm is properly connected to
the electronic box and the palpation feature is in the “PULSE ON” mode.
A pulseless condition can be simulated by switching your unit to the “pulse-
less” mode. Press the Menu key repeatedly until “Set PALPATION” menu
appears. By pressing the down arrow at this point, palpations can be dis-
abled, causing the simulator to be pulseless. When in the “pulseless” mode,
all settings are automatically reset to 0 and all blood pressure sounds are
disabled.
The pulseless setting will also turn off the sounds in the arm. The pulse will
always be on unless the pulseless feature is activated or if the systolic or
heart rate levels are set to zero. To do this, press the Menu key four times.
Pulse Location Pulse Location
Figure 9 Figure 9
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Figure 7 Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 8
Palpable Pulse Feature
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator also incorporates a palpa-
ble pulse at the radial
location. (See
figure 9.) Palpations can
be felt upon
start-up of the unit or after blood
pressure settings have been made.
Press the Menu key repeatedly until
“Set PALPATION” menu appears.
“Pulse ON” is defaulted and enables
the palpation feature.
The pulse in the wrist will begin when the electronic box is turned on. During
the actual blood pressure reading, the palpable pulse will turn off when the
cuff is inflated and surpasses the systolic set point. It will turn on again when
the cuff is deflated 20 mmHg BELOW the diastolic set point.
Note: The pulse feature is turned off during this time to allow students to
clearly hear the Korotkoff sounds through the stethoscope without interfer-
ence from the background noise of the pulse feature in the wrist. The pal-
pable pulse is delicate and should be palpated lightly, as you would
with a real patient. Pressing too hard can damage the pulse feature.
Make sure the cable from the blood pressure arm is properly connected to
the electronic box and the palpation feature is in the “PULSE ON” mode.
A pulseless condition can be simulated by switching your unit to the “pulse-
less” mode. Press the Menu key repeatedly until “Set PALPATION” menu
appears. By pressing the down arrow at this point, palpations can be dis-
abled, causing the simulator to be pulseless. When in the “pulseless” mode,
all settings are automatically reset to 0 and all blood pressure sounds are
disabled.
The pulseless setting will also turn off the sounds in the arm. The pulse will
always be on unless the pulseless feature is activated or if the systolic or
heart rate levels are set to zero. To do this, press the Menu key four times.
Palpable Pulse Feature
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator also incorporates a palpa-
ble pulse at the radial
location. (See
figure 9.) Palpations can
be felt upon
start-up of the unit or after blood
pressure settings have been made.
Press the Menu key repeatedly until
“Set PALPATION” menu appears.
“Pulse ON” is defaulted and enables
the palpation feature.
The pulse in the wrist will begin when the electronic box is turned on. During
the actual blood pressure reading, the palpable pulse will turn off when the
cuff is inflated and surpasses the systolic set point. It will turn on again when
the cuff is deflated 20 mmHg BELOW the diastolic set point.
Note: The pulse feature is turned off during this time to allow students to
clearly hear the Korotkoff sounds through the stethoscope without interfer-
ence from the background noise of the pulse feature in the wrist. The pal-
pable pulse is delicate and should be palpated lightly, as you would
with a real patient. Pressing too hard can damage the pulse feature.
Make sure the cable from the blood pressure arm is properly connected to
the electronic box and the palpation feature is in the “PULSE ON” mode.
A pulseless condition can be simulated by switching your unit to the “pulse-
less” mode. Press the Menu key repeatedly until “Set PALPATION” menu
appears. By pressing the down arrow at this point, palpations can be dis-
abled, causing the simulator to be pulseless. When in the “pulseless” mode,
all settings are automatically reset to 0 and all blood pressure sounds are
disabled.
The pulseless setting will also turn off the sounds in the arm. The pulse will
always be on unless the pulseless feature is activated or if the systolic or
heart rate levels are set to zero. To do this, press the Menu key four times.
Pulse Location Pulse Location
Figure 9 Figure 9
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Pressure Simulator also incorpo-
rates a palpable pulse at the radial
location. (See figure 9.) Palpations
can be felt upon start-up of the
unit or after blood pressure set-
tings have been made. Press the
Menu key repeatedly until “Set
PALPATION” menu appears. “Pulse
ON” is defaulted and enables the
palpation feature. The pulse in the
wrist will begin when the elec-
tronic box is turned on. During the
actual blood pressure reading, the
palpable pulse will turn off when
the cuff is inflated and surpasses
the systolic set point. It will
turn on again when the cuff is
deflated 20 mmHg BELOW the
diastolic set point.
Note: The pulse feature is
turned off during this time to
allow students to clearly hear
the Korotkoff sounds through
the stethoscope without inter-
ference from the background
noise of the pulse feature in
the wrist. The palpable
pulse is delicate and should be
palpated lightly, as you would
with a real patient. Pressing
too hard can damage the pulse
feature.

5
Pressure Simulator also incorpo-
rates a palpable pulse at the radial
location. (See figure 9.) Palpations
can be felt upon start-up of the
unit or after blood pressure set-
tings have been made. Press the
Menu key repeatedly until “Set
PALPATION” menu appears. “Pulse
ON” is defaulted and enables the
palpation feature. The pulse in the
wrist will begin when the elec-
tronic box is turned on. During the
actual blood pressure reading, the
palpable pulse will turn off when
the cuff is inflated and surpasses
the systolic set point. It will
turn on again when the cuff is
deflated 20 mmHg BELOW the
diastolic set point.
Note: The pulse feature is
turned off during this time to
allow students to clearly hear
the Korotkoff sounds through
the stethoscope without inter-
ference from the background
noise of the pulse feature in
the wrist. The palpable
pulse is delicate and should be
palpated lightly, as you would
with a real patient. Pressing
too hard can damage the pulse
feature.
Make sure the cable from the
blood pressure arm is properly
connected to the electronic
box and the palpation feature
is in the “PULSE ON” mode. A
pulseless condition can be sim-
ulated by switching your unit
to the “pulseless” mode. Press
the Menu key repeatedly until
“Set PALPATION” menu appears.
By pressing the down arrow at
this point, palpations can be
disabled, causing the simulator
to be pulseless. When in the
“pulseless” mode, all settings
are automatically reset to 0 and
all blood pressure sounds are
disabled.
The pulseless setting will also
turn off the sounds in the arm.
The pulse will always be on
unless the pulseless feature is
activated or if the systolic or
heart rate levels are set to zero.
To do this, press the Menu key
four times.
The down arrow key will set
the pulse to pulseless. Press the
arrow up key to turn the pulse
back on. (See figure 10.)
Figure 7 Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 8
Palpable Pulse Feature
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator also incorporates a palpa-
ble pulse at the radial
location. (See
figure 9.) Palpations can
be felt upon
start-up of the unit or after blood
pressure settings have been made.
Press the Menu key repeatedly until
“Set PALPATION” menu appears.
“Pulse ON” is defaulted and enables
the palpation feature.
The pulse in the wrist will begin when the electronic box is turned on. During
the actual blood pressure reading, the palpable pulse will turn off when the
cuff is inflated and surpasses the systolic set point. It will turn on again when
the cuff is deflated 20 mmHg BELOW the diastolic set point.
Note: The pulse feature is turned off during this time to allow students to
clearly hear the Korotkoff sounds through the stethoscope without interfer-
ence from the background noise of the pulse feature in the wrist. The pal-
pable pulse is delicate and should be palpated lightly, as you would
with a real patient. Pressing too hard can damage the pulse feature.
Make sure the cable from the blood pressure arm is properly connected to
the electronic box and the palpation feature is in the “PULSE ON” mode.
A pulseless condition can be simulated by switching your unit to the “pulse-
less” mode. Press the Menu key repeatedly until “Set PALPATION” menu
appears. By pressing the down arrow at this point, palpations can be dis-
abled, causing the simulator to be pulseless. When in the “pulseless” mode,
all settings are automatically reset to 0 and all blood pressure sounds are
disabled.
The pulseless setting will also turn off the sounds in the arm. The pulse will
always be on unless the pulseless feature is activated or if the systolic or
heart rate levels are set to zero. To do this, press the Menu key four times.
Palpable Pulse Feature
The Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure
Simulator also incorporates a palpa-
ble pulse at the radial
location. (See
figure 9.) Palpations can
be felt upon
start-up of the unit or after blood
pressure settings have been made.
Press the Menu key repeatedly until
“Set PALPATION” menu appears.
“Pulse ON” is defaulted and enables
the palpation feature.
The pulse in the wrist will begin when the electronic box is turned on. During
the actual blood pressure reading, the palpable pulse will turn off when the
cuff is inflated and surpasses the systolic set point. It will turn on again when
the cuff is deflated 20 mmHg BELOW the diastolic set point.
Note: The pulse feature is turned off during this time to allow students to
clearly hear the Korotkoff sounds through the stethoscope without interfer-
ence from the background noise of the pulse feature in the wrist. The pal-
pable pulse is delicate and should be palpated lightly, as you would
with a real patient. Pressing too hard can damage the pulse feature.
Make sure the cable from the blood pressure arm is properly connected to
the electronic box and the palpation feature is in the “PULSE ON” mode.
A pulseless condition can be simulated by switching your unit to the “pulse-
less” mode. Press the Menu key repeatedly until “Set PALPATION” menu
appears. By pressing the down arrow at this point, palpations can be dis-
abled, causing the simulator to be pulseless. When in the “pulseless” mode,
all settings are automatically reset to 0 and all blood pressure sounds are
disabled.
The pulseless setting will also turn off the sounds in the arm. The pulse will
always be on unless the pulseless feature is activated or if the systolic or
heart rate levels are set to zero. To do this, press the Menu key four times.
Pulse Location
Pulse Location
Figure 9
Figure 9
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Located to the right of the Menu
key is the auscultatory Gap key.
(See figure 11.)
This key is included to simu-
late the auscultatory gap that
is sometimes present between
phase 1 and phase 2 sounds in
which no audible sound is noted
during this portion of auscul-
tation. This control function is
included so that the trainee can
become familiar with this phe-
nomenon. Pressing the Gap key
simply turns the gap function off
or on. When the key is pressed, a
message will briefly appear that
the auscultatory gap is enabled
or disabled. Also the main display
will show (at the bottom right of
the display) either AGap:Y (for on)
or AGap:N (for off).
The arrow up and down keys
also control the volume of the
Figure 10
Figure 10Figure 11 Figure 11
The down arrow key will set the pulse to pulseless. Press the arrow up key to
turn the pulse back on. (See figure 10.) Located to the right of the Menu key is
the auscultatory Gap key. (See figure 11.) This key is included to simulate the
auscultatory gap that is sometimes present between phase
1 and phase 2
sounds in which no audible sound is noted during this portion
of auscultation.
This control function is included
so that the trainee can become familiar with
this phenomenon. Pressing the Gap key simply turns the gap function off or
on. When the key is pressed, a message will briefly appear that the ausculta-
tory gap is enabled or disabled. Also the main display will show (at the bot-
tom right of the display) either AGap:Y (for on) or AGap:N (for off).
The arrow up and down keys also control the volume of the sounds that are
present in the arm. From the main menu, press the up arrow key to increase the
volume, press the down arrow key to decrease the volume. The volume levels
can be adjusted from level 1 (the lowest volume) to level 7 (the highest volume).
Using the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure Simulator
First, verify that the pressure line tubing from the sphygmomanometer
and the audio line coming from the simulated arm assembly are properly
connected to the blood pressure simulator unit, as previously described in
the set up procedures. Apply the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge to
the simulated arm assembly in the usual manner. Apply the stethoscope to
the simulated arm, also in the usual manner. Set the systolic and diastolic
controls to the desired levels. Select the auscultatory gap if desired. Finally,
adjust
the pulse rate control to the desired setting.
To proceed with the simulated blood pressure measurement, first close the
valve on the sphygmomanometer bulb tightly and begin pumping air into
the cuff until the gauge reads higher than the preset systolic level chosen.
Once this point is reached, loosen the valve on the bulb slightly to allow
the gauge pressure reading to decrease slowly. While monitoring the arm
assembly with the stethoscope, note the point on the sphygmomanometer
gauge when the first Korotkoff sound is heard. This will be the systolic blood
pressure. Allow the pressure in the cuff to continue to decrease until the
point at which the last pulse is heard, noting the reading on the gauge. This
is the diastolic blood pressure.
Compare the results of reading the systolic and diastolic blood pressures
on the gauge with the respective settings on the simulator. If the readings
were accurate, they should compare favorably with the preset values. If the
auscultatory gap had been selected, then an absence of an audible pulse
would have been noticed during what would have been the phase 2
Korotkoff sound. It is this lack of an audible pulse that is considered an aus-
cultatory gap. Note that in reality the auscultatory gap can be present in
The down arrow key will set the pulse to pulseless. Press the arrow up key to
turn the pulse back on. (See figure 10.) Located to the right of the Menu key is
the auscultatory Gap key. (See figure 11.) This key is included to simulate the
auscultatory gap that is sometimes present between phase
1 and phase 2
sounds in which no audible sound is noted during this portion
of auscultation.
This control function is included
so that the trainee can become familiar with
this phenomenon. Pressing the Gap key simply turns the gap function off or
on. When the key is pressed, a message will briefly appear that the ausculta-
tory gap is enabled or disabled. Also the main display will show (at the bot-
tom right of the display) either AGap:Y (for on) or AGap:N (for off).
The arrow up and down keys also control the volume of the sounds that are
present in the arm. From the main menu, press the up arrow key to increase the
volume, press the down arrow key to decrease the volume. The volume levels
can be adjusted from level 1 (the lowest volume) to level 7 (the highest volume).
Using the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure Simulator
First, verify that the pressure line tubing from the sphygmomanometer
and the audio line coming from the simulated arm assembly are properly
connected to the blood pressure simulator unit, as previously described in
the set up procedures. Apply the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge to
the simulated arm assembly in the usual manner. Apply the stethoscope to
the simulated arm, also in the usual manner. Set the systolic and diastolic
controls to the desired levels. Select the auscultatory gap if desired. Finally,
adjust
the pulse rate control to the desired setting.
To proceed with the simulated blood pressure measurement, first close the
valve on the sphygmomanometer bulb tightly and begin pumping air into
the cuff until the gauge reads higher than the preset systolic level chosen.
Once this point is reached, loosen the valve on the bulb slightly to allow
the gauge pressure reading to decrease slowly. While monitoring the arm
assembly with the stethoscope, note the point on the sphygmomanometer
gauge when the first Korotkoff sound is heard. This will be the systolic blood
pressure. Allow the pressure in the cuff to continue to decrease until the
point at which the last pulse is heard, noting the reading on the gauge. This
is the diastolic blood pressure.
Compare the results of reading the systolic and diastolic blood pressures
on the gauge with the respective settings on the simulator. If the readings
were accurate, they should compare favorably with the preset values. If the
auscultatory gap had been selected, then an absence of an audible pulse
would have been noticed during what would have been the phase 2
Korotkoff sound. It is this lack of an audible pulse that is considered an aus-
cultatory gap. Note that in reality the auscultatory gap can be present in
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Figure 10 Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 11
The down arrow key will set the pulse to pulseless. Press the arrow up key to
turn the pulse back on. (See figure 10.) Located to the right of the Menu key is
the auscultatory Gap key. (See figure 11.) This key is included to simulate the
auscultatory gap that is sometimes present between phase
1 and phase 2
sounds in which no audible sound is noted during this portion
of auscultation.
This control function is included
so that the trainee can become familiar with
this phenomenon. Pressing the Gap key simply turns the gap function off or
on. When the key is pressed, a message will briefly appear that the ausculta-
tory gap is enabled or disabled. Also the main display will show (at the bot-
tom right of the display) either AGap:Y (for on) or AGap:N (for off).
The arrow up and down keys also control the volume of the sounds that are
present in the arm. From the main menu, press the up arrow key to increase the
volume, press the down arrow key to decrease the volume. The volume levels
can be adjusted from level 1 (the lowest volume) to level 7 (the highest volume).
Using the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure Simulator
First, verify that the pressure line tubing from the sphygmomanometer
and the audio line coming from the simulated arm assembly are properly
connected to the blood pressure simulator unit, as previously described in
the set up procedures. Apply the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge to
the simulated arm assembly in the usual manner. Apply the stethoscope to
the simulated arm, also in the usual manner. Set the systolic and diastolic
controls to the desired levels. Select the auscultatory gap if desired. Finally,
adjust
the pulse rate control to the desired setting.
To proceed with the simulated blood pressure measurement, first close the
valve on the sphygmomanometer bulb tightly and begin pumping air into
the cuff until the gauge reads higher than the preset systolic level chosen.
Once this point is reached, loosen the valve on the bulb slightly to allow
the gauge pressure reading to decrease slowly. While monitoring the arm
assembly with the stethoscope, note the point on the sphygmomanometer
gauge when the first Korotkoff sound is heard. This will be the systolic blood
pressure. Allow the pressure in the cuff to continue to decrease until the
point at which the last pulse is heard, noting the reading on the gauge. This
is the diastolic blood pressure.
Compare the results of reading the systolic and diastolic blood pressures
on the gauge with the respective settings on the simulator. If the readings
were accurate, they should compare favorably with the preset values. If the
auscultatory gap had been selected, then an absence of an audible pulse
would have been noticed during what would have been the phase 2
Korotkoff sound. It is this lack of an audible pulse that is considered an aus-
cultatory gap. Note that in reality the auscultatory gap can be present in
The down arrow key will set the pulse to pulseless. Press the arrow up key to
turn the pulse back on. (See figure 10.) Located to the right of the Menu key is
the auscultatory Gap key. (See figure 11.) This key is included to simulate the
auscultatory gap that is sometimes present between phase
1 and phase 2
sounds in which no audible sound is noted during this portion
of auscultation.
This control function is included
so that the trainee can become familiar with
this phenomenon. Pressing the Gap key simply turns the gap function off or
on. When the key is pressed, a message will briefly appear that the ausculta-
tory gap is enabled or disabled. Also the main display will show (at the bot-
tom right of the display) either AGap:Y (for on) or AGap:N (for off).
The arrow up and down keys also control the volume of the sounds that are
present in the arm. From the main menu, press the up arrow key to increase the
volume, press the down arrow key to decrease the volume. The volume levels
can be adjusted from level 1 (the lowest volume) to level 7 (the highest volume).
Using the Nasco Life/form® Blood Pressure Simulator
First, verify that the pressure line tubing from the sphygmomanometer
and the audio line coming from the simulated arm assembly are properly
connected to the blood pressure simulator unit, as previously described in
the set up procedures. Apply the sphygmomanometer cuff and gauge to
the simulated arm assembly in the usual manner. Apply the stethoscope to
the simulated arm, also in the usual manner. Set the systolic and diastolic
controls to the desired levels. Select the auscultatory gap if desired. Finally,
adjust
the pulse rate control to the desired setting.
To proceed with the simulated blood pressure measurement, first close the
valve on the sphygmomanometer bulb tightly and begin pumping air into
the cuff until the gauge reads higher than the preset systolic level chosen.
Once this point is reached, loosen the valve on the bulb slightly to allow
the gauge pressure reading to decrease slowly. While monitoring the arm
assembly with the stethoscope, note the point on the sphygmomanometer
gauge when the first Korotkoff sound is heard. This will be the systolic blood
pressure. Allow the pressure in the cuff to continue to decrease until the
point at which the last pulse is heard, noting the reading on the gauge. This
is the diastolic blood pressure.
Compare the results of reading the systolic and diastolic blood pressures
on the gauge with the respective settings on the simulator. If the readings
were accurate, they should compare favorably with the preset values. If the
auscultatory gap had been selected, then an absence of an audible pulse
would have been noticed during what would have been the phase 2
Korotkoff sound. It is this lack of an audible pulse that is considered an aus-
cultatory gap. Note that in reality the auscultatory gap can be present in
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Use of the Simulator

Use of the Simulator
6
sounds that are present in the
arm. From the main menu, press
the up arrow key to increase the
volume, press the down arrow
key to decrease the volume. The
volume levels can be adjusted
from level 1 (the lowest volume)
to level 7 (the highest volume).
Using the Nasco Healthcare
Blood Pressure Simulator
First, verify that the pressure
line tubing from the sphygmo-
manometer and the audio line
coming from the simulated arm
assembly are properly connected
to the blood pressure simulator
unit, as previously described in
the set up procedures. Apply
the sphygmomanometer cuff
and gauge to the simulated arm
assembly in the usual manner.
Apply the stethoscope to the
simulated arm, also in the usual
manner. Set the systolic and
diastolic controls to the desired
levels. Select the auscultatory
gap if desired. Finally,adjust the
pulse rate control to the desired
setting. To proceed with the
simulated blood pressure mea-
surement, first close the valve
on the sphygmomanometer
bulb tightly and begin pumping
air into the cuff until the gauge
reads higher than the preset
systolic level chosen. Once this
point is reached, loosen the valve
on the bulb slightly to allow
the gauge pressure reading to
decrease slowly. While monitor-
ing the arm assembly with the
stethoscope, note the point on
the sphygmomanometer gauge
when the first Korotkoff sound
is heard. This will be the systolic
blood pressure. Allow the pres-
sure in the cuff to continue to
decrease until the point at which
the last pulse is heard, noting the
reading on the gauge. This is the
diastolic blood pressure.
Compare the results of reading
the systolic and diastolic blood
pressures on the gauge with the
respective settings on the simula-
tor. If the readings were accurate,
they should compare favorably
with the preset values. If the
auscultatory gap had been select-
ed, then an absence of an audible
pulse would have been noticed
during what would have been
the phase 2 Korotkoff sound. It
is this lack of an audible pulse
that is considered an ausculta-
tory gap. Note that in reality the
auscultatory gap can be present
in either the phase 1 or phase 2
Korotkoff sounds. If it is desired
to demonstrate the sounds heard
while measuring a subject’s blood
pressure to the trainee or group
of trainees, an auxiliary ampli-
fier/speaker system is available
(LF01189). If the auxiliary speaker
is used, the speaker is plugged
into the EXT AUDIO AMP jack
located next to the ARM output
jack at the top of the unit. Adjust
the volume control to increase
the output of the auxiliary ampli-
fier/speaker, and proceed with
the blood pressure measurement
sequence as it would normally
be performed, except that the
stethoscope need not be used.
Instead, listen to the sounds as

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Use of the Simulator
either the phase 1 or phase 2 Korotkoff sounds. If it is desired to demonstrate
the sounds heard while measuring a subject’s blood pressure to the train-
ee or group of trainees, an auxiliary amplifier/speaker system is available
(LF01189U). If the auxiliary speaker is used, the speaker is plugged into the
EXT AUDIO AMP jack located next to the ARM output jack at the top of
the unit. Adjust the volume control to increase the output of the auxiliary
amplifier/speaker, and proceed with the blood pressure measurement
sequence as it would normally be performed, except that the stethoscope
need not be used. Instead, listen to the sounds as they emanate from
the
amplifier/speaker , noting the differences in the Korotkoff phases being presented.
The Nasco Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator is programmed to demon-
strate the five Korotkoff phases, including an auscultatory gap, which can
be heard during auscultation of a subject while measuring the subject’s
blood pressure. Each is distinctly different and present for only a portion of
the measurement sequence.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery supply diminishes to a level near the point that the unit
will no longer function properly, the “low batt” segment of the systolic pres-
sure display will activate when the pressure in the sphygmomanometer cuff
reaches above
20 mmHg. At this point, the batteries should be replaced as
soon as possible in order to ensure proper operation of the unit. Refer to the
section titled “Installing the Batteries.”
Calibration Procedures
To calibrate the simulator, set the unit up as described in the section titled
“Using The Nasco
Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator.” Apply the cuff to
the simulated arm. Set the control box systolic pressure to 150 mmHg and
set the diastolic pressure to 70 mmHg. Proceed with a simulated blood
pressure measurement. Note the discrepancy in the readings between the
gauge and the control box. Set the systolic “offset.” Example: If the blood
pressure reading was taken and the sounds started at 148 mmHg, then
the offset is +2. If the sounds started at 152 mmHg, the offset is –2. For this
example, assume that the sounds started at 148 mmHg. Press and hold the
Calibration key until the systolic correction window appears. (See figure
12.) Using the arrow up key, set the correction to +2. Set the diastolic offset.
Example: If the blood pressure reading was taken and the sounds stopped
at 72 mmHg, the offset is –2; if the sounds stopped at 68 mmHg, the offset
is +2. For this example, assume that the sounds stopped at 72 mmHg. From
the systolic window, press the Menu key to change the diastolic window.
(See figure 13.) With the arrow down key, set the correction to –2. Press the
Menu key again and the message “CALIBRATION COMPLETE” will appear.
The main menu window will be displayed.
either the phase 1 or phase 2 Korotkoff sounds. If it is desired to demonstrate
the sounds heard while measuring a subject’s blood pressure to the train-
ee or group of trainees, an auxiliary amplifier/speaker system is available
(LF01189U). If the auxiliary speaker is used, the speaker is plugged into the
EXT AUDIO AMP jack located next to the ARM output jack at the top of
the unit. Adjust the volume control to increase the output of the auxiliary
amplifier/speaker, and proceed with the blood pressure measurement
sequence as it would normally be performed, except that the stethoscope
need not be used. Instead, listen to the sounds as they emanate from
the
amplifier/speaker , noting the differences in the Korotkoff phases being presented.
The Nasco Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator is programmed to demon-
strate the five Korotkoff phases, including an auscultatory gap, which can
be heard during auscultation of a subject while measuring the subject’s
blood pressure. Each is distinctly different and present for only a portion of
the measurement sequence.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery supply diminishes to a level near the point that the unit
will no longer function properly, the “low batt” segment of the systolic pres-
sure display will activate when the pressure in the sphygmomanometer cuff
reaches above
20 mmHg. At this point, the batteries should be replaced as
soon as possible in order to ensure proper operation of the unit. Refer to the
section titled “Installing the Batteries.”
Calibration Procedures
To calibrate the simulator, set the unit up as described in the section titled
“Using The Nasco
Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator.” Apply the cuff to
the simulated arm. Set the control box systolic pressure to 150 mmHg and
set the diastolic pressure to 70 mmHg. Proceed with a simulated blood
pressure measurement. Note the discrepancy in the readings between the
gauge and the control box. Set the systolic “offset.” Example: If the blood
pressure reading was taken and the sounds started at 148 mmHg, then
the offset is +2. If the sounds started at 152 mmHg, the offset is –2. For this
example, assume that the sounds started at 148 mmHg. Press and hold the
Calibration key until the systolic correction window appears. (See figure
12.) Using the arrow up key, set the correction to +2. Set the diastolic offset.
Example: If the blood pressure reading was taken and the sounds stopped
at 72 mmHg, the offset is –2; if the sounds stopped at 68 mmHg, the offset
is +2. For this example, assume that the sounds stopped at 72 mmHg. From
the systolic window, press the Menu key to change the diastolic window.
(See figure 13.) With the arrow down key, set the correction to –2. Press the
Menu key again and the message “CALIBRATION COMPLETE” will appear.
The main menu window will be displayed.
Figure 12 Figure 12
Figure 13 Figure 13
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they emanate from the amplifi-
er/speaker, noting the differenc-
es in the Korotkoff phases being
presented. The Nasco Healthcare
Blood Pressure Simulator is pro-
grammed to demonstrate the
five Korotkoff phases, including
an auscultatory gap, which can
be heard during auscultation of
a subject while measuring the
subject’s blood pressure. Each is
distinctly different and present
for only a portion of the mea-
surement sequence.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery supply dimin-
ishes to a level near the point
that the unit will no longer func-
tion properly, the “low batt” seg-
ment of the systolic pressure
display will activate when the
pressure in the sphygmoma-
nometer cuff reaches above 20
mmHg. At this point, the batter-
ies should be replaced as
soon as possible in order to
ensure proper operation of the
unit. Refer to the section titled
“Installing the Batteries.”
Calibration Procedures
To calibrate the simulator, set
the unit up as described in the
section titled “Using The Nasco
Healthcare Blood Pressure
Simulator.” Apply the cuff to
the simulated arm. Set the con-
trol box systolic pressure to 150
mmHg and set the diastolic
pressure to 70 mmHg. Proceed
with a simulated blood pressure
measurement. Note the discrep-
ancy in the readings between
the gauge and the control
box. Set the systolic “offset.”
Example: If the blood
pressure reading was taken
and the sounds started at 148
mmHg, then the offset is +2.
If the sounds started at 152
mmHg, the offset is –2. For this
example, assume that the
sounds started at 148 mmHg.
Press and hold the Calibration
key until the systolic correction
window appears. (See figure
12.)
Using the arrow up key, set the
correction to +2. Set the diastol-
ic offset.
Example: If the blood pressure
reading was taken and the
sounds stopped at 72 mmHg,
the offset is –2; if the sounds
stopped at 68 mmHg, the offset
is +2. For this example, assume
that the sounds stopped at
72 mmHg. From the systolic
window, press the Menu key to
change the diastolic window.
(See figure 13.)
either the phase 1 or phase 2 Korotkoff sounds. If it is desired to demonstrate
the sounds heard while measuring a subject’s blood pressure to the train-
ee or group of trainees, an auxiliary amplifier/speaker system is available
(LF01189U). If the auxiliary speaker is used, the speaker is plugged into the
EXT AUDIO AMP jack located next to the ARM output jack at the top of
the unit. Adjust the volume control to increase the output of the auxiliary
amplifier/speaker, and proceed with the blood pressure measurement
sequence as it would normally be performed, except that the stethoscope
need not be used. Instead, listen to the sounds as they emanate from
the
amplifier/speaker , noting the differences in the Korotkoff phases being presented.
The Nasco Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator is programmed to demon-
strate the five Korotkoff phases, including an auscultatory gap, which can
be heard during auscultation of a subject while measuring the subject’s
blood pressure. Each is distinctly different and present for only a portion of
the measurement sequence.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery supply diminishes to a level near the point that the unit
will no longer function properly, the “low batt” segment of the systolic pres-
sure display will activate when the pressure in the sphygmomanometer cuff
reaches above
20 mmHg. At this point, the batteries should be replaced as
soon as possible in order to ensure proper operation of the unit. Refer to the
section titled “Installing the Batteries.”
Calibration Procedures
To calibrate the simulator, set the unit up as described in the section titled
“Using The Nasco
Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator.” Apply the cuff to
the simulated arm. Set the control box systolic pressure to 150 mmHg and
set the diastolic pressure to 70 mmHg. Proceed with a simulated blood
pressure measurement. Note the discrepancy in the readings between the
gauge and the control box. Set the systolic “offset.” Example: If the blood
pressure reading was taken and the sounds started at 148 mmHg, then
the offset is +2. If the sounds started at 152 mmHg, the offset is –2. For this
example, assume that the sounds started at 148 mmHg. Press and hold the
Calibration key until the systolic correction window appears. (See figure
12.) Using the arrow up key, set the correction to +2. Set the diastolic offset.
Example: If the blood pressure reading was taken and the sounds stopped
at 72 mmHg, the offset is –2; if the sounds stopped at 68 mmHg, the offset
is +2. For this example, assume that the sounds stopped at 72 mmHg. From
the systolic window, press the Menu key to change the diastolic window.
(See figure 13.) With the arrow down key, set the correction to –2. Press the
Menu key again and the message “CALIBRATION COMPLETE” will appear.
The main menu window will be displayed.
either the phase 1 or phase 2 Korotkoff sounds. If it is desired to demonstrate
the sounds heard while measuring a subject’s blood pressure to the train-
ee or group of trainees, an auxiliary amplifier/speaker system is available
(LF01189U). If the auxiliary speaker is used, the speaker is plugged into the
EXT AUDIO AMP jack located next to the ARM output jack at the top of
the unit. Adjust the volume control to increase the output of the auxiliary
amplifier/speaker, and proceed with the blood pressure measurement
sequence as it would normally be performed, except that the stethoscope
need not be used. Instead, listen to the sounds as they emanate from
the
amplifier/speaker , noting the differences in the Korotkoff phases being presented.
The Nasco Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator is programmed to demon-
strate the five Korotkoff phases, including an auscultatory gap, which can
be heard during auscultation of a subject while measuring the subject’s
blood pressure. Each is distinctly different and present for only a portion of
the measurement sequence.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery supply diminishes to a level near the point that the unit
will no longer function properly, the “low batt” segment of the systolic pres-
sure display will activate when the pressure in the sphygmomanometer cuff
reaches above
20 mmHg. At this point, the batteries should be replaced as
soon as possible in order to ensure proper operation of the unit. Refer to the
section titled “Installing the Batteries.”
Calibration Procedures
To calibrate the simulator, set the unit up as described in the section titled
“Using The Nasco
Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator.” Apply the cuff to
the simulated arm. Set the control box systolic pressure to 150 mmHg and
set the diastolic pressure to 70 mmHg. Proceed with a simulated blood
pressure measurement. Note the discrepancy in the readings between the
gauge and the control box. Set the systolic “offset.” Example: If the blood
pressure reading was taken and the sounds started at 148 mmHg, then
the offset is +2. If the sounds started at 152 mmHg, the offset is –2. For this
example, assume that the sounds started at 148 mmHg. Press and hold the
Calibration key until the systolic correction window appears. (See figure
12.) Using the arrow up key, set the correction to +2. Set the diastolic offset.
Example: If the blood pressure reading was taken and the sounds stopped
at 72 mmHg, the offset is –2; if the sounds stopped at 68 mmHg, the offset
is +2. For this example, assume that the sounds stopped at 72 mmHg. From
the systolic window, press the Menu key to change the diastolic window.
(See figure 13.) With the arrow down key, set the correction to –2. Press the
Menu key again and the message “CALIBRATION COMPLETE” will appear.
The main menu window will be displayed.
Figure 12 Figure 12
Figure 13 Figure 13
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Use of the Simulator
8
With the arrow down key, set
the correction to –2. Press the
Menu key again and the message
“CALIBRATION COMPLETE” will
appear.
The main menu window will be
displayed.
Preparing Your Equipment
for Use with the Nasco
Healthcare
Blood Pressure Simulator
To adapt your sphygmomanome-
ter for use with the simulator, it is
first necessary to obtain the luer
fitting and the T-fitting included
with the simulator, which is also
available through your Nasco
Healthcare sales office. Using
a wire cutting pliers or similar
instrument, carefully cut the pres-
sure line of
the sphygmomanometer about
2” from the gauge. (See figure
14.) Take the T-fitting and insert it
between the two ends of tubing
that were previously cut. (See fig-
ure 15.) Assemble the portion of
pressure line tubing over the
remaining barbed end on the
T-fitting. (See figure 16.) Lastly,
take the loose end of the tubing
and push the male luer fitting into
it. (See figure 17.) Attach
the male luer fitting to the fitting
marked CUFF at the top of the
unit. Once all of the necessary con-
nections have been properly made,
go to the section titled “Calibration
Procedures” and calibrate the unit.
When the calibration procedures
have been completed, the simula-
tor is ready for use.
Preparing Your Equipment for Use with the Nasco Life/form®
Blood Pressure Simulator
To adapt your sphygmomanometer for use with the simulator, it is first
necessary to obtain the luer fitting and the T-fitting included with the simula-
tor, which is also available through your Nasco catalog sales office. Using
a wire cutting pliers or similar instrument, carefully cut the pres
sure line of
the sphygmomanometer about 2" from the gauge. (See figure 14.)
Take the
T-fitting and insert it between the two ends of tubing that were
previously
cut. (See figure 15.) Assemble
the portion of pressure line tubing over the
remaining barbed end on the T-fitting. (See figure 16.) Lastly, take the loose
end of the tubing and push the male luer fitting into it. (See figure 17.) Attach
the male luer fitting to the fitting marked CUFF at the top of the unit. Once
all of the necessary connections have been properly
made, go to the section
titled “Calibration
Procedures” and calibrate the unit. When the calibration
procedures have been completed, the simulator is ready for use.
Supplies/Replacement Parts for Blood Pressure Simulator
LF01096U Electronic Control Unit with Sphygmomanometer
LF01189U Amplifier/Speaker System
LF01073U Replacement Cuff and Gauge
Preparing Your Equipment for Use with the Nasco Life/form®
Blood Pressure Simulator
To adapt your sphygmomanometer for use with the simulator, it is first
necessary to obtain the luer fitting and the T-fitting included with the simula-
tor, which is also available through your Nasco catalog sales office. Using
a wire cutting pliers or similar instrument, carefully cut the pres
sure line of
the sphygmomanometer about 2" from the gauge. (See figure 14.)
Take the
T-fitting and insert it between the two ends of tubing that were
previously
cut. (See figure 15.) Assemble
the portion of pressure line tubing over the
remaining barbed end on the T-fitting. (See figure 16.) Lastly, take the loose
end of the tubing and push the male luer fitting into it. (See figure 17.) Attach
the male luer fitting to the fitting marked CUFF at the top of the unit. Once
all of the necessary connections have been properly
made, go to the section
titled “Calibration
Procedures” and calibrate the unit. When the calibration
procedures have been completed, the simulator is ready for use.
Supplies/Replacement Parts for Blood Pressure Simulator
LF01096U Electronic Control Unit with Sphygmomanometer
LF01189U Amplifier/Speaker System
LF01073U Replacement Cuff and Gauge
Figure 14
Figure 14
Figure 16
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 17
Figure 15
Figure 15
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