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Further Information
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INPUTISMADEEGSWITCHINGOVERFROMHOURSTOMINUTES
MODEORALTERINGTHEVALUEBY
However, if you keep the respective button depressed,
you can switch more quickly to the desired mode, or find
the desired value respectively.
5. Carrying out a measurement
5.1. Before the measurement:
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measurement. All these factors influence the measurement result. Try and find
time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quite atmosphere for about ten
minutes before the measurement.
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the blood-pressure changes during the course of the day.
5.2. Common sources of error:
Comparable blood-pressure measurements always require the same
conditions! These are normally always quiet conditions.
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Make sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position and do not activate any of
the muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion for
support if necessary.
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HIGHERLOWER BLOODPRESSUREWILLBEMEASURED%ACHCMDIFFERENCEINHEIGHT
RESULTSINAMEASUREMENTERROROFMM(G
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