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2. Check list for performing
reliable measurements
Please read the enclosed flyer on the “8 golden
rules of taking the blood pressure”.
Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately
before taking the measurement.
Sit down on a chair with a backrest and relax
for at least 5 minutes. Keep your feet flat on
the floor and do not cross your legs.
Always take your blood pressure on the same
arm (normally the left one). It is recom-
mended that doctors perform double arm
measurements on a patient’s first visit in
order to determine which arm to measure in
the future. Select the arm where the higher
blood pressure was determined.
Remove close-fitting garments from the upper
arm. To avoid constriction, shirt sleeves should
not be rolled up - they do not interfere with
the cuff if they are laid flat (please take off any
heavy clothing, as it interferes with the signal).
Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used
(see on the cuff for size information).
· Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
· Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2.5 cm
above the crook of the arm.
· The artery mark on the cuff (approx. 3 cm
long bar) must lie over the artery which runs
down the inner side of the arm.
· Support your arm so it is relaxed.
· Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as
your heart.
3. Taking the blood pressure
1. Press the On/off button
1
to start the mea-
surement.
2.The cuff will now inflate automatically. Relax,
do not move and do not tense your arm
muscles until the reading is displayed. Breathe
normally and do not talk.
3. If after a short while a cuff symbol appears
with a check mark (
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-A), the cuff signal and
pressure are optimal for measurement. If there
is no mark inside the cuff symbol (
18
-C) signal
and/or pressure are less than optimal, but still
sufficient for proper measurement. If, however,
the cuff signal and pressure are absolutely too
low for measuring or if there are excessive
interferences (e. g. due to the patient moving,
tensing their muscles or talking, etc.), an
error message «ERR» (Error) will be displayed
together with one of the cuff symbols
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-B,
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