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Mediblink M520 - Common Sources of Error; Fitting the Cuff

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M-L size
Air connector
Cu󰀨
5.2 Common sources of error
Note: Comparable blood-pressure measurements always require the same
conditions! These are normally always quiet conditions.
All e󰀨orts 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 of
the muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion
for support if necessary.
The performance of the automated sphygmomanometer can be a󰀨ected by
extremes of temperature, humidity and altitude.
Avoid compression or restriction of the connection tubing.
A loose cu󰀨 causes false measurement values.
With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective arm, which
can lead to false results. Correctly executed blood-pressure measurements should
therefore rst be repeated after a 5 minute pause or after the arm has been held
up in order to allow the accumulated blood to ow away (after at least 3 minutes).
5.3Fittingthecu󰀨
Insert air connector into air outlet shown
in left photo and please make sure the
tting of the air connector completely and
properly to avoid air leakage.
a) The distance between the edge of cu󰀨
and the elbow should be approx. 2~3cm.
b) Secure the cu󰀨 with the Velcro fastener,
so that it lies comfortably and not too
tight, whereby no space should remain
between the cu󰀨 and the arm.
c) Lay the arm on a table, with the palm
upwards. Support the arm a little with a
rest (cushion), so that the cu󰀨 rests at
about the same height as the heart. Take
care, that the cu󰀨 lies free. Remain so for
2 minutes sitting quietly, before beginning
with the measurement.
d) Let legs uncrossed, feet at on the oor,
back and arm supported.

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