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PRECUATIONS FOR SAFE MEASUREMENT
The following lists precautions related to measurement. Always consult with a doctor for
evaluation of the results and treatment. Self-diagnosis and self-treatment from results
can be dangerous.
Do not measure on an arm receiving an intravenous drip or blood
transfusion. This may cause an accident.
Do not perform measurement if the arm has external injuries. Not only will
the wound worsen, there is a risk of spreading disease.
If the arm cuff cover is soiled with blood, dispose of the cover. There is a risk
of spreading disease.
Items that may be contaminated must be disposed of as medical waste.
Measurement cannot be performed in the following cases.
The patient who has thin or thick arms.
Measurement is intended for arms with circumferences of 18 to 35 cm.
The arm of the patient is wet.
Wet arms may cause accidents or electrical shock.
Blood pressure measurement may cause subcutaneous bleeding. This
subcutaneous bleeding is temporary and disappears with time.
If thick clothing is worn, correct measurement is not possible. Measure when the
patient is wearing a sleeveless or thin shirt.
If the patient rolls up their sleeve and this pinches their arm, correct measurement is
not possible.
Measurement is not possible with patients with peripheral hypoperfusion, very low
blood pressure, or low body temperature (since blood flow to the measurement
location is low).
Measurement is not possible for the patient who frequent arrhythmia recurrences.
Measurement locations are restricted to the right and left upper arms. Other
locations cannot be measured.
Insert the arm into the arm insertion section up to the top of the shoulder.
Adjust the height of the cuff so that is the same height of heart using chair. If height
of cuff and patient' heart are different, correct measurement is not possible.
If the patient does not feel well, stop measurement immediately and take appropriate
actions.
Hold the option air cushion chair firmly when you sit on it.
Measurement cannot be performed with the following patients.
Patients who have just exercised
Blood pressure after exercise is higher than ordinary blood pressure.
Measure after the patient has rested for several minutes and has taken deep
breaths.
Patients with shaking arms
If the patient’s body moves, correct measurement is not possible. Wait until the
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