Measuring blood pressure and pulse
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Measuring blood pressure and pulse
6.1
Before measuring
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Choose the right blood pressure cuff size. The blood
pressure cuff size is printed on the cuff.
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Avoid eating, smoking or any strenuous activity
directly before the measurement. All these factors
affect the results. Before measuring your blood
pressure, you should relax in a quiet atmosphere for
5 minutes.
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Always measure on the same arm (normally your
left).
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Blood pressure changes over the course of the day.
Measurements are only comparable when they are
measured at the same time of day and under the
same circumstances.
6.2
Putting the blood pressure cuff on
WARNING
Risk of injury due to incorrectly connected air
hose!
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Do not kink, knot or stretch the air hose.
WARNING
The blood pressure monitor must only be operated
with the original blood pressure cuff, since
otherwise
there
is
a
danger
of
incorrect
measurements or injury!
WARNING
Danger of injury as a result of allergic reactions to
the cuff material!
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In the event of pain or allergic reaction,
remove the cuff.
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Follow the instructions on cleaning and
disinfection (see chapter 9)
