Sanitas SBC 22, Instructions For Use Manual

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• The device may only be operated with the cuff attached
when supplied. Before using the device, the user should
check the fit of the cuff and, in doing so, ensure that their
wrist circumference is within the range printed on the cuff.
• Uncover your wrist. Ensure that the circulation of the
wrist is not hindered by tight clothing or similar.
• Now place the cuff on the wrist so that the palm of your
hand and the device display are facing upwards
B 1
.
• Position the cuff so that there is a distance of 1.0 – 1.5 cm
between it and the heel of your hand
B 2
.
• Now fasten the cuff tightly around your wrist using the
hook-and-loop fastener. Make sure that it is tight but that
it does not cut into your wrist
B 3
.
Adopting the correct posture
• To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure
you are sitting upright and comfortably. Lean back so
your back is supported.
• Place your arm on a surface
C
.
• Place your feet flat on the ground next to one another.
• The cuff must be level with your heart.
• Stay as still as possible during the measurement and do
not speak.
Performing the blood pressure measurement
Measurement
Press the START/STOP button to start the blood pressure
monitor. All display elements are briefly displayed.
• Press the START/STOP button to
start the blood pressure monitor .
All displays will illuminate briefly.
• The last measured value is displayed
and the blood pressure monitor auto-
matically begins the measurement af-
ter 3 seconds.
You can cancel the measurement at any time by pressing
the START/STOP button .
As soon as a pulse is found, the pulse symbol will be dis-
played.
• Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure
and pulse measurements are dis-
played.
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