11 Measuring posture
1.
Relax your entire body, especially the area between
your elbow and fingers. Place your elbow on a table so
that the cuff is at the same level as your heart.
Your heart is located slightly below
your arm pit.
2.
If the cuff is not at the same level as your heart or if you
can not keep your arm completely still throughout the
reading, use a soft object such as folded towel to
support your arm.
3.
Turn your palm upwards.Sit upright in a chair, and take
5-6 deep breaths. Avoid leaning back while the
measurementis being taken.
12 Measurement
12.1
Important
1.
This monitor automatically switches off 1 minute after
the last key operation.
2.
To interrupt the measurement, simply press any key. The cuff will deflate
immediately after a key is pressed.
3.
During the measurement, do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles.
4.
The result will be stored automatically in the selected Memory Zone. Select the
desires Memory Zone before measurement (see chapter §14)
13 Procedure
•
Press the START/STOP button to activate the display.
•
Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired
memory zone.
•
Press the START/STOP button to start measurement.
•
The 3d positioning system will help you to position your
wrist at the correct level.
•
When your wirst is at the correct position, the cuff will
inflate to the level that is right for you.
•
When the right level is reached, the cuff will deflate.
This monitor will re-inflate automatically to approximately 220mmHg if the system
detects that your body needs more pressure to measure your blood pressure.
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