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2. Taking a Measurement
a) Wrap the cuff directly against your skin. Place the cuff over your left wrist as shown in Fig. 18. Fold the
remaining part of the wrist cuff back out of the way
Fig.18: Device Setup Before Taking a Measurement
b) Sit comfortably on the chair in the upright position with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the
footrest and place your elbow on the armrest in order to relax before starting blood pressure
measurement
c)
Hold your arm with the device at heart level. Hold your elbow firmly to avoid body movement. Sit still and
do not talk or move during the measurement (Fig. 19)
d)
Press the START/STOP button
Fig.19: Hand Position When Taking a Measurement
