Operation Of Tango; Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement - SunTech Tango+ Guia Del Usuario

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Operation of Tango+

Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement

1. The Tango+ requires an ECG signal to take a measurement.
• For Tango+ monitors that are interfaced with a stress system, ensure that
your stress system's ECG connections are properly prepared and connect
the electrodes to the patient.
• For Tango+ monitors with the Internal ECG option, prepare and connect
the 3 ECG electrode sites, RL, V2, and V6 to the patient (Figure 9).
2. Place the Orbit-K cuff on the patient.
• Ensure the cuff is properly placed on the arm for reliable and accurate
blood pressure measurements.
3. Ensure a stable heart rate is displayed on the monitor.
• A stable heart rate must be displayed on the monitor for Tango+ to be
able to obtain an accurate reading.
• If no heart rate is displayed on the monitor, or the heart rate is erratic,
consult the NO ECG DETECTED status message located in the Advice
and Troubleshooting section of this manual (page 30).
Figure 9: ECG Connections
o Ensure that each electrode is placed over a bony area and not
over a large muscle mass which may cause excessive noise.
o Prepare the skin at each electrode by shaving any body hair and
cleaning the site thoroughly with alcohol.
o For best results, the skin impedance should be less than 5
kohms as measured by a skin impedance meter.
o Connect the ECG cable to the electrodes as follows:
o Green lead to RL
o Yellow lead to V2
o Violet lead to V6