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• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the arm,
which can lead to false results. Consecutive blood pressure me-
asurements should be repeated after a 1 minute pause or after
your arm has been held up in order to allow the accumulated blo-
od to flow away. If you decide to take your Averaging Mode me-
asurement again, be sure to wait at least one minute beforehand.
Please refer to picture-06
a) The cuff is pre-formed for easier use. Remove tight or bulky
clothing from your upper arm.
b) Wrap the cuff around your upper left arm. The rubber tube sho-
uld be on the inside of your arm extending downward to your
hand. Make certain the cuff lies approximately 2 to 3 cm above
the elbow. Important! The on the edge of the cuff (Artery Mark)
must lie over the artery which runs down the inner side of the
arm.
c) To secure the cuff, wrap it around your arm and press the hook
and loop closure together.
d) There should be little free space between your arm and the cuff.
You should be able to fit 2 fingers between your arm and the cuff.
Cuffs that don’t fit properly result in false measurement values.
Measure your arm circumference if you are not sure of proper fit.
e) Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is at the same
height as your heart. Make sure the tube is not kinked.
f) Remain seated quietly for at least two minutes before you begin
the measurement.
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