Microlife 47038, Manual

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3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement - and
relax.
3. Always take the measurement on the left arm while in a sitting
position.
4. Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.
5. Always ensure the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures appearing at the beginning of this booklet.
6. Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a
wrist diameter of 13.5 to 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).
7. Support your arm in a relaxed position and ensure that the
instrument is at the same height as your heart.
8. Press the ON/OFF button
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to start the measurement.
Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown
in the pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
9. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move
and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
10. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and
the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not
reached, the instrument will automatically pump some more air
to the cuff.
11. During the measurement, the heart symbol
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flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is detected
During the measurement, the heart icon is flashing.
12. The result, comprising the systolic
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and the diastolic
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blood pressure and the pulse 9 is displayed and longer beep
is heard. Note also the explanations on further displays in this
booklet.
13. Remove and switch off the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch off
automatically after approx. 1 min.).
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You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant pres-
sure sensation).
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