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Go Direct®<\/sup> Blood Pressure Sensor<\/a> (GDX-BP<\/nobr>)<\/h3>\n
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Specifications and User Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n

Primary Test: <\/strong>Press the power button on the sensor to turn it on. Connect your sensor as described in the Getting Started instructions for your device<\/a>. (The green LED will flash to indicate the sensor is connected.)<\/p>\n

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  1. Attach the rubber hose from the cuff to the connector on the sensor.<\/li>\n
  2. Wrap the cuff firmly around the subject’s arm (see Helpful Tips below).<\/li>\n
  3. Find the sensor indicator light, which is located in the top-right corner of the sensor label (next to the checkmark, \u2714). <\/li>\n
  4. Locate the live sensor meter reading displayed in the data-collection software.<\/li>\n
  5. Begin data collection. <\/li>\n
  6. Quickly and repeatedly squeeze the bulb to inflate the cuff to between 150 and 170 mmHg.
    \u26ac The sensor indicator light will flash red as the cuff is inflated.
    \u26ac When the light flashes green, an appropriate pressure has been reached.<\/li>\n
  7. When the indicator light flashes green, set the bulb pump down on the table.
    \u26ac The built-in pressure release valve will slowly deflate the cuff.
    \u26ac The sensor indicator light will flash green as the cuff deflates.<\/li>\n
  8. When the pressure drops to 50 mmHg, you may press down on the pressure release valve to release any air remaining in the cuff. Check the indicator light to see if it is solid green, which indicates the blood pressure parameters have been reported.<\/li>\n
  9. Stop data collection. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Note: <\/strong>If the sensor indicator light turns solid red, blood pressure parameters were not reported by the sensor. If the cuff pressure does not reach 50 mmHg after 90 seconds, adjust the exhaust rate of the pressure release valve according to the directions listed under “Adjusting the Pressure Release Valve” in the user manual<\/a>. In either case, you will need to repeat data collection.<\/p>\n

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    Helpful Tips<\/h3>\n