Beurer BM 85, Instructions For Use Manual

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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 22 to 42 cm.
Adopting the correct posture
• Before the initial blood pressure measurement, make sure
always to rest for about 5 minutes. Otherwise deviations can
occur.
• You can take the measurement while sitting or lying. Make
sure that the cuff is at heart level.
• To take your blood pressure, make sure you are sitting com-
fortably with your arms and back leaning on something. Do
not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the ground.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to remain
still during the measurement and not to speak.
Performing the blood pressure measurement
Measur
ement
As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the posture
in which you want to perform the measurement.
• Press the
START/STOP button to start
the blood pressure monitor.
All display elements are briefly displayed.
The blood pressure monitor will begin the
measurement automatically after 3 seconds.
The measurement is taken during the infla-
tion phase.
You can cancel the measurement at any time by
pressing the START/STOP button .
As soon as a pulse is found, the pulse symbol is dis-
played.
• Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and
pulse readings are displayed. The resting
indicator display (see section 6) illuminates
in accordance with the positive or negative
classification.
• appears if the measurement could not
be performed properly (see section 10 “Er-
ror messages/troubleshooting”). Repeat
the measurement.