B.Well PRO-30, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Instruction for use
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PRO-30
7.4. Carrying out a measurement
Before the measurement:
Avoid eating, smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before the measurement. All these factors in fl uence the measurement
result. Try and fi nd time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes before the measurement.
Remove any garment that fi ts closely to your upper arm.
Measure always on the same arm (normally left).
Attempt to carry out the measurements regularly at the same time of day, since the
blood-pressure changes during the course of the day.
Sitting Comfortably Measurement
a. Be seated with your feet fl at on the fl oor, and don’t cross your legs.
b. Place palm upside in front of you on a fl at surface such as a desk or table.
c. The middle of the cuff should be at the level of the right atrium of the heart.
Lying Down Measurement
d. Lie on your back.
e. Place your left arm straight along your side with your palm upside.
f. The cuff should be placed at the same level as your heart.
Common sources of error:
Note:
Comparable blood-pressure measurements always require the same conditions! These are normally always quiet conditions.
All efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase the blood-pressure. Make sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position
and do not activate any of the muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion for support if necessary.
If the arm artery lies considerably lower (higher) than the heart, an erroneously higher (lower) blood-pressure will be measured! (Each
15cm difference in height results in a measurement error of 10mmHg)
Cuffs that are too narrow or too short result in false measurement values. Selecting the correct cuff is of extraordinary importance.
The cuff size is dependent upon the circumference of the arm (measured in the centre). The permissible range is printed on the cuff.
Note:
only use clinically approved Original-Cuffs!
A loose cuff or a sideways protruding air-pocket causes false measurement values.
With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective arm, which can lead to false results. Correctly executed blood-
pressure measurements should therefore fi rst be repeated after a 1 minute pause.
7.5. Taking your blood pressure reading
a. After applying the cuff and your body is in a comfortable position, press the “START” button. A beep is heard and all display characters
are shown for self-test. See picture 5. Please contact the service center if segment is missing.