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FEATURES
We would like to thank you for having purchased a precision sphygmomanometer.
All sphygmomanometers are manufactured with high quality materials and, when maintained at perfect
operating efficiency through regular calibration checks, ensure complete reliability and precision, even
after several years of use.
Our line of sphygmomanometers offers the same quality standards for both professional and home models.
The sphygmomanometer you have purchased complies with EEC directive 93/42/CEE.
PRESCRIPTIONS
It must be noted that self-measuring instruments are not a substitute for regular medical checkups,
and that only your doctor can accurately analyze these measurements.
SPHYGMOMANOMETER
Arterial pressure is highly influenced by one's nervous tension and physical fatigue. It is therefore
recommended that you perform the measurement under conditions of both physical and mental
relaxation (it is recommended to stay relaxed for at least 15 minutes before measurement), while in a
sitting or supine position straight not crossing legs and, where possible, always at the same time of day.
Patients should not have been exposed to temperature changes,nor should they have eaten or smoked
for at least 30 minutes prior to taking measurement.
Remember: do not move and do not talk while measuring your pressure and do not wear clothing
that covers your arm and could limit blood circulation.
Pressure varies during the day: it is lower in the morning and higher in the evening; it is also lower in the
summer and higher in the winter.
A recommendation is that 5 minutes should elapse before each measurement.
Do not allow a blood pressure cuff to remain on patient for more than 10 minutes when inflated above 10
mmhg. This may cause patient distress,disturb blood circulation, and contribute to the injury of peripheral
nerve.
INSTALLATION
After opening the packages, first of all it is necessary to check all pieces and parts composing the product.
Check that they are all present and in perfect conditions.
Apply the cuff to your bare left arm, 2-3 cm. above your elbow joint, and then prop up your forearm with
the palm up upwards, keeping it at heart level.
Close the cuff using the apposite strap. The cuff should be applied evenly and snugly, but not too tight.
If not specifically indicated, all sphygmomanometers are equipped with cuffs for adults; upon
request, we can provide cuffs for the obese, for use on the thigh and for children, ranging from
premature babies up to 14-year-olds.
Position the earpiece of the stethoscope on the artery, under your cuff, after having detected the arterial
pulsation with the other hand to be sure the earpiece of the stethoscope is located directly over it arm.
FUNCTIONING
1) After applying the cuff, use the bulb to pump up to 30mmHg beyond the level of individual systolic
pressure: in other words, until the brachial artery is blocked (maximum level). It is essential that the
person being measured remains seated and calm, and that his/her forearm is resting at heart level,
with the inside part facing up.
2) To measure blood pressure, turn the release/deflation screw on the bulb, unscrewing it slowly in a
counter-clockwise direction. The ideal deflation speed is around 2-3 mmHg/sec.
3) Due to the gradual decompression, your blood starts to run through the brachial artery again, which in
turn causes an initial pulsation, that is clearly perceived by the phonendoscope: the pressure indicated
on the gauge needle at the exact moment this first beat is recorded is referred to as the "systolic or
maximum pressure".
Systole = maximum pressure level when the heart contracts and blood is pushed into the blood vessels.
As you proceed with decompression, the pulsations gradually decrease until they suddenly disappear or
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