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Art. no.: 2.510701 rev.: c
Blood Pressure Measurement 4
User Guide Applying the Cuff 4.1
BP-200 plus
A cuff that is applied to a patient in the recumbent or sitting position is normally located
at the same level as the heart. However, if the cuff is located at a level higher than the
heart (for instance if the arm of a patient in bed is lifted), this may result in lower-than-
actual measurement readings (approx. 7.5 mmHg per 10 cm rise).
The pressure hose /microphone wire assembly can come from the upper (top) part
of the cuff, or from the bottom of the hose. The procedure to change to upper or lower
shown in the cuff cleaning section (see page 45)
The Oscilliometric version does not contain a microphone however, the cuff is placed
in the same manner.
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