Re: RE LifePak 12 NIBP

[Ted Reesor <reesor_t@yahoo.co.uk>]

--- Jerry Zion <jerryz@protocol.com> wrote: > All:
> Just a note of caution.  NIBP is dependant on the
> physics of the
> pressure pulsations in the cuff, coupled through the
> tubing to the
> monitor where they are actually transduced into the
> information
> displayed on your monitor.  It is highly recommended
> that you do NOT
> change the tubing supplied by the manufacturer of
> the monitor for NIBP. 
> Your NIBP performance will suffer, and it's not all
> that great to begin
> with.  If you are having trouble with connectors,
> get the manufacturer
> to fix it.
> 
> Jerry Zion
> Welch Allyn Protocol
> Makers of Propaq Brands and OEM NIBP Sub-Assemblies
> 


Interesting note, Jerry


How does the compliance of the tubing affect the
actual reading?  One would think that you would want
as non-compliant as possible tubing in order to
prevent a dampening effect, like an art line.  Don't
get me wrong, if I'm incorrect I actually like it when
challenged (its a learning thing for me...).  An
additional sleeve would decrease the compliance, would
it not?

Cheers,

=====
Ted Reesor, RRT/RRCP
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
Burlington, Ontario

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