Comment:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it
can also be placed on your right arm. However, all
measurements should be made using the same arm.
5.4. Measuring procedure
After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, the
measurement can begin:
a) Switch on the instrument by pressing the
On/Off/Memory button. Many icons appear in
the display for 2 seconds: (Diag.)., A short double
beep follows to indicate that the instrument is
ready.
A «0» is shown in the display.
b) Grasp the pump ball with your free hand and
Inflate the cuff to a pressure at least 40 mmHg
higher than the expected systolic pressure. If you
do not know the value of this pressure, inflate to
a value of approximately 160–180 mmHg. The
cuff pressure is shown continuously on the
display.
d) After the inflation process lay down the pump
ball and remain in a quiet and relaxed sitting
position. The measurement now proceeds on its
own.
If no measurement takes place and all that
appears in the display is a flashing, upwards
pointing arrow, pump the ball once again and
inflate to a higher pressure «Inflate further».
When the instrument detects a pulse, a heart
symbol in the display starts to flash and a beep
is heard for every heart beat.
d) When the measurement has been concluded, a
long beep tone sounds. The measured systolic
and diastolic blood pressure values as well as
the pulse are now displayed.
The cuff pressure can now be quickly released
by pressing the release valve at the pump ball.
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