This guide provides a step-by-step procedure for performing an ABPM test using the Beneware ABPM (with the BeneABP Monitor or Beneware ABP System software) with LEMR integration to MedicalDirector Clinical. BeneABP Monitor is only compatible with Beneware ABP-021 devices.
If you have already programmed the recorder, and the patient has come back to import the results from the device, go to the Download Data from the Recorder section. Otherwise, always start at the Program the Recorder section below.
The instructions below are designed for LEMR version 2023.10.9.1642 and later. If instructions for earlier versions are required, please contact LEMR Support.
1. Open the patient’s file in MedicalDirector Clinical.
2. Open the LEMR widget using the icon on the right side of the window and ensure the patient's height and weight information is up to date. If the height and weight data is out of date or not filled in on the widget, it is best to update this information in the MD Toolbox on the Weight tab. It is recommended to pin the sidebar open until the completed test is imported into MD Clinical. The widget is not active when the sidebar is hidden.
The “pin” button will keep the sidebar open.
3. Click on Start ABPM.
4. Select the target LEMR Client (if prompted)
5. LEMR Client should then ask if you would like to start the scheduled test. Choose Beneware ABPM.
Note: If LEMR Client does not appear, click on the LEMR Client icon at the bottom of the screen or open LEMR Client from the desktop icon.
Then click on Sync Now at the lower left side of the LEMR Client window.
6. On-screen instructions to connect your Beneware ABPM device to your computer will appear on the screen. Follow the instructions then tick I have read the above warnings and the device is now connected, then click OK.
7. When the Beneware ABP System software loads, click on Init Monitor.
8. Leave the dot next to HID and click Connect.
9. Adjust the day/night time intervals as required and click Start Init.
10. The ABPM Programming Finished window will appear. Review the message on screen then click OK.
11. Disconnect the USB cable from the Beneware ABPM device, place the ABPM cuff on the patient and the recorder into the pouch.
Follow the instructions printed on the cuff for placement. The pressure tube must go up and over the shoulder. Also make sure the cuff is 2 to 3cm from the arm joint. Also make sure you can fit two fingers between the cuff and the patient’s arm.
12. Press the Play button on the recorder to start the first test – the automatic schedule will begin after this first manual test is complete.
Follow this procedure when the patient returns after 24 hours of testing.
1. In MedicalDirector Clinical,open the patient’s file where the ABPM report will be imported.
2. Open the LEMR widget using the icon on the right of the window.
3. Click on Start ABPM.
4. Select the target LEMR Client (if prompted).
5. LEMR Client should then ask if you would like to start the scheduled test. Choose Beneware ABPM.
Note: If LEMR Client does not appear, click on the LEMR Client icon at the bottom of the screen or open LEMR Client from the desktop icon.
Then click on Sync Now at the lower left side of the LEMR Client window.
6. On-screen instructions to connect your Beneware ABPM device to your computer will appear on the screen. Follow the instructions then tick I have read the above warnings and the device is now connected, then click OK.
7. When the Beneware ABP System software loads, click on Read Monitor.
8. Leave the dot next to HID and click Connect.
9. The results will automatically save - please wait until this is complete.
10. When the LEMR Client window pops up, the test should be made ready for MedicalDirector Clinical to collect - the test icon will go from an uploading icon to a circled tick.
11. The report will automatically import into the Documents tab (or the ECG Toolbox if set in widget settings) in MedicalDirector Clinical.
