Gima KD-558, User Manual

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b. Place the cuff around a bare arm 1-2cm above
the elbow joint.
c. While seated, place palm upside in front of you on a
flat surface such as a desk or table. Position the
air tube in the middle of your arm in line with your
middle finger.
d. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around your arm. You should
be able to insert one finger between your arm and the cuff.
Note:
1. Please refer to the cuff circumference range in “SPECIFICATIONS”
to make sure that the appropriate cuff is used.
2. Measuring on same arm each time.
3. Do not move your arm, body, or the monitor and do not move the rubber
tube during measurement.
4. Stay quiet, calm for 5 minutes before blood pressure measurement.
5. Please keep the cuff clean. If the cuff becomes dirty, remove it from
the monitor and clear it by hand in a mild detergent, then rinse
it thoroughly in cold water. Never dry the cuff in clothes dryer or iron it.
Clean the cuff after the usage of every 200 times is recommended.
5. Body posture during measurement
Sitting Comfortably Measurement
a. Be seated with your feet flat on the floor,
and don’t cross your legs.
b. Place palm upside in front of you on a flat surface
such as a desk or table.
c. The middle of the cuff should be at the level
of the right atrium of the heart.
Lying Down Measurement
a. Lie on your back.
b. Place your arm straight along your side with your
palm upside.
c. The cuff should be placed at the same level
as your heart.
6. Taking your blood pressure reading
a. After applying the cuff and your body is in a comfortable position, press
the “START” button. A beep is heard and all display characters are shown
for self-test. See picture 6. Please contact the service center if segment
is missing.
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