HEINE EN200 BP, Instructions For Use Manual

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2 BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
2.1 PRIOR TO MEASURING THE BLOOD PRESSURE
Selecting the right cuff size and the correct cuff position of the blood pressure cuff
are critical for successful blood pressure measurement; this is the most common
source of errors for inaccurate measurements.
CORRECT CUFF POSITION
IMPORTANT: THE CUFF SIZE MUST BE CORRECT!
The cuff for adults is suitable for an upper arm circumference of 27– 35 cm.
Other cuff sizes can be selected for different arm circumferences.
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First insert the free end of the cuff air tube into the connection provided on
the device.
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Open the sleeve and place it over the patient’s bare left arm, above the elbow.
Make sure that the arm is not affected by the hitching up of the sleeve in the
event of tight-fitting clothing.
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The cuff must be positioned about 2 finger widths above the elbow with the tube
pointing in the direction of the wrist. The cuff itself must not be twisted at all.
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The arrow printed on the cuff must be positioned over the brachial artery.
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Close the cuff so that it is close-fitting but not constricting.
PLEASE NOTE: The EN200 BP has an automatic switch-off function
that is triggered if the device is not used for 2 minutes. As a result, take
the time to calmly position the blood pressure cuff on the arm and then
confirm that it has been positioned correctly. Then switch on your device
and start the blood pressure measurement.
2 – 3 cm
Marking
Artery