A&D UM-102, Instruction Manual

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English 12
7. Measurements
1. Place the cuff on the arm (preferably the left arm).
Keep the patient still during measurement.
2. Press the
START/STOP
button.
When the
START/STOP
button is pressed, all
of the display symbols will appear for about one
second.
When starts flashing, the device is ready for
measurement. If air is remaining in the cuff when the
START/STOP
button is pressed, the display will indicate an error code
.
Turn the device off ( press the
START/STOP
button again ) and turn
the exhaust valve counterclockwise once to release all the air in the cuff.
Then press the
START/STOP
button again to reactivate the device.
3. Place the stethoscope on the brachial artery and pressurize the cuff by
squeezing the rubber bulb. (Make sure the exhaust valve is completely
closed.)
While the cuff is inflating, the pressure bar will move and in turn the LCD
will display a number indicating the pressure.
Inflate the cuff to 30 to 40 mmHg higher than the patient’s expected
systolic value.
Note: If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press either the
START/STOP
button or turn the screw of the exhaust valve to release the air.
4. When inflation is complete.
Turn the exhaust valve screw to release air slowly.
Measure the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure by stethoscopy.
5. The heart rate is shown on the numerical display when the measurement is
complete or meets the following conditions.
When you pressurize 80mmHg or higher for the measurement.
When the pressure drops to 20mmHg or lower.
At heart level
START/STOP