Beurer BM 27+ - Attaching the Cuff; Adopting the Correct Posture; Selecting the User

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measure your blood pressure regularly and always at the
same time of day.
Measure your blood pressure twice a day: once in the morning
after getting up and once in the evening.
• Always perform the measurement when you are suciently
physically rested. Avoid taking measurements at stressful
times.
• Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of eating, drink
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ing, smoking or exercising.
• Before the initial blood pressure measurement, make sure al
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ways to rest for about 5minutes.
• If you want to take several measurements in succession,
always make sure that you leave 5 minutes between each
measurement.
• Repeat the measurement if you have doubts about the meas
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ured value.
Attaching the cu
You can measure your blood pressure on either arm. Some devi-
ations between the values in the right and left arm are perfectly
normal. Always perform the measurement on the arm with the
higher blood pressure values. Consult your doctor about this be
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fore starting self-measurement.
• Always measure your blood pressure on the same arm.
• Only use the device with the cu supplied, based on your up
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per arm circumference.
• Before taking the measurement, check the fit using the index
mark described below.
• Expose your upper arm. The circulation of the arm must not be
hindered by tight clothing or similar.
• The cuff must be placed on the upper arm so that the bottom
edge is positioned 2-3cm above the elbow and over the ar
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tery. The line should point to the centre of the palm here
B
.
The cu should be fastened so that two fingers fit under the
cu when it is closed
C
.
• Now insert the cu line into the connection for the cu con
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nector.
• The cu is suitable for you if the index mark
is within the OK
range after fitting the cu.
Adopting the correct posture
• Sit in a comfortable upright position when taking the blood
pressure measurement. Lean back so that your back is sup
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ported.
• Place your arm on a surface
D
.
• Place your feet flat on the ground next to one another.
• The cu must be level with your heart.
• Stay as still as possible during the measurement and do not
talk.
Selecting the user
This device can have up to 4 users with 30 memory spaces each,
allowing you to separately save measurements from 4 dierent
people.