Gamma Active - Measurement Procedure; Fitting the Cuff; Taking a Single Measurement

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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
ATTENTION
• Find time to relax by sitting in a quiet atmosphere for some time before
measurement.
• Efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase the blood pressure.
Make sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position and do not activate any
muscles in the arm during measurement.
• Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
• Remove any garment that ts closely to your upper arm. Do not roll the
sleeve since it can squeeze your hand and this can lead to false results.
• Use only clinically approved original cuff.
• If you want to follow the results of your blood pressure measurements, al
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ways perform measurements at the same time of day, since blood pressure
changes during the course of the day.
• Measurements should be done after a 5 minute rest to ensure accuracy.
Fitting the Cuff
a. Remove all eventual objects (e.g. wristwatch) from the wrist. Wrap the cuff
over the wrist.
b. The distance between the cuff and the hand should be as close as possible.
c. Secure the cuff with the Velcro fastener, so that it lies comfortably and not
too tight, no space should remain between the cuff and the wrist.
d. Lay the wrist on a table, with the palm upwards. Support the wrist a little
with a rest (cushion), so that the cuff rests at about the same height as the
heart. Remain so for 2 minutes sitting quietly, before beginning with the
measurement.
Taking a Single Measurement
ATTENTION
1. Sit down for at least 10 minutes before measuring.
2. Make sure the cuff is about the same height as the location of your heart.
3. Measure always on the same wrist (normally left).