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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
ATTENTION
• Find time to relax by sitting in a quiet atmosphere for some time
before measurement.
• Efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase the blood
pressure. Make sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position
and do not activate any muscles in the arm during measurement.
• Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
• Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm. Do not
roll the sleeve since it can squeeze your hand and this can lead
to false results.
• Use only clinically approved original cuff.
• If you want to follow the results of your blood pressure measure -
ments, always perform measurements at the same time of day,
since blood pressure changes during the course of the day.
• Measurements should be done after a 5 minute rest to ensure ac -
curacy.
Fitting the c uff
a. Plug the cuff connector to the cuff socket on the device left side.
b. Assemble the cuff as shown below. The smooth surface should
be inside of the cuff loop and the metal D-ring should not touch
your skin.
c. Stretch your left (right) arm in front of you with your palm facing
up. Slide and place the cuff onto your arm to let the air tube and
artery mark region toward the lower arm.
Wrap and tighten the cuff above your elbow. The artery mark on
the edge of the cuff should be approx. 2 cm to 3 cm above your
elbow and on an inner side of the arm on the inside.