Beurer BM 57, Instructions For Use Manual

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5. Measuring blood pressure
Ensure the device is at room temperature before measuring.
The measurement can be performed on the left or right arm.
Attaching the cuff
Place the cuff on to the bare upper
arm. The circulation of the arm must
not be hindered by tight clothing or
similar.
The cuff must be placed on the upper
arm so that the bottom edge is
positioned 2 – 3 cm above the elbow
and over the artery. The line should
point to the centre of the palm.
Now tighten the free end of the cuff,
but
make sure that it is not too tight
around the arm and close the hook-
and-loop fastener. The cuff should be
fastened so that two fingers fit under the cuff.
Now insert the cuff line into the
connection for the cuff connector.
This cuff is suitable for you if the
index mark ( ) is within the OK
range after fitting the cuff on the
upper arm.
If the measurement is performed on the right upper arm,
the line should be located on the inside of your elbow. En-
sure that your arm is not pressing on the line.
Blood pressure may vary between the right and left arm, which
may mean that the measured blood pressure values are differ-
ent. Always perform the measurement on the same arm.
If the values between the two arms are significantly different,
please consult your doctor to determine which arm should be
used for the measurement.
Important: The unit may only be operated with the original
cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of 23 to 43 cm.
Adopting the correct posture
• Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.
Otherwise deviations can occur.
• You can take the measurement while sitting or lying down.
Always make sure that the cuff is at heart level.
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