Hartmann TENSOVAL MOBILE - 3.3 10 golden rules for blood pressure measurement

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Each time you change the
batteries the date and time must be
reset.
3.3 10 golden rules for blood
pressure measurement
1. Rest for approx.
5 minutes before
measurement.
Even deskwork
increases blood-
pressure by an average of approx.
6 mmHg systolic and 5 mmHg
diastolic.
2. Do not consume
any coffee or
nicotine up to
one hour before
measurement.
3. Do not measure
when you have a
strong urge to
urinate. A full
bladder can lead
to an increase in blood pressure of
approx. 10 mmHg.
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4. Take measure-
ments from the
naked wrist and
while sitting
upright.
5. In the case of
using a wrist
monitor, hold the
cuff at the level
of the heart
during the measuring procedure.
The cuff of an upper arm monitor
automatically fi nds the correct level
at the arm.
6. Do not talk or
move during the
measuring
procedure.
Talking incrases
the values by approx. 6 – 7 mmHg.
7. Wait at least one
minute between
two measure-
ments, so that
the vessels are
relieved from pressure in prepara-
tion for a new measurement.
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