Client says monitors are reading too high

Plus or minus 3mmHg during Pressure Transducer Verification in Service Manual. A simulator is not used for accuracy per the Service Manual. 

You can also change the NIBP algorithm the monitor uses which will affect the reading on a sim and a patient. 

n AUSC if the monitor is configured with auscultatory NIBP Algorithm

n STAT if the monitor is configured with DINAMAP SuperSTAT Algorithm

n CLAS if the monitor is configured with DINAMAP Classic Algorithm

In my experience, SuperStat will cause the NIBP readings to appear high when compared to other manufacturer monitors.

It depends on the make/model of your monitor.  The Pronk SimCube comes with a guide that gives you an approximation of the tolerances for certain makes and models of the monitor.  I will send you a copy of it to Kari.  It is near the back of the manual.  

Generally though, it depends on the device, but the person earlier in this thread is correct that +/- 3 mmHg is standard.  But again, the Pronk SimCube Operator's Manual lists the different tolerances for different makes and models of VSMs.

Good Luck!

Deanna Wilkinson, CBET