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Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement – and
relax.
3. Always take the measurement while in a sitting position on the
left or right arm, depending on which arm higher values were
measured.
4. Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.
5. Always ensure the cu is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures appearing at the beginning of this booklet.
6. Fit the cu comfortably but not too tight. The cu will cover a
wrist diameter of 13.5 to 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).
7. Support your arm in a relaxed position and ensure that the
instrument is at the same height as your heart.
8. Press the ON/OFF button to start the measurement.
9. The cu will now pump up automatically. A reduction of the
pumping speed is a normal occurrence. Relax, do not move and
do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement result is
displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
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10. During the measurement, the heart symbol
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flashes in the
display every time a heartbeat is detected.
11. The result, comprising the systolic
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and the diastolic
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blood pressure and the pulse
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is displayed and a longer
beep is heard. Note also the explanations on further displays
in this booklet.
12. Remove and switch o the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch o
automatically after approx. 1 min.).
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You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button
(e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pressure sensation).
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Instrument
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