How To Take Proper Measurements; Fitting The Cuff; Measuring Procedure - Medel CHECK Manual Del Usuario

• If the blood-pressure monitor is left unused for long periods, please remove the
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batteries from the device.
3.2 User, Clock and date adjustement
1. Once you install the battery or turn off the monitor, it will enter Clock mode,
and LCD will display date and time.
2. In Clock Mode, press the O/I and MEM buttons simoultaneously for 2 sec-
onds and the User value will blink first, press MEM button to to select the
user ( )
3. Press O/I button to confirm and switch to the year value (press MEM button
to set up the year)
4. Press O/I button to confirm and switch to the month value (press MEM button
to set up the month)
5. Repeat the procedure described above to set the day, hour and minutes.
6. After nearly one minute of inactivity the device will automatically switch-off
with date and time of last measuerement.
7. Once you change the batteries, you should readjust the time and date.
3.3 Connecting the cuff
Insert the cuff connector into the socket on the left side of the meter (Pic.1)

4. HOW TO TAKE PROPER MEASUREMENTS

4.1. Before the measurement:
• Relax and avoid eating, smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly
before the measurement. All these factors influence the measurement result.
• Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm.
• To take your blood pressure, make sure you are sitting comfortably with your
arms and back leaning on something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet
flat on the ground.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to remain still during the
measurement and not to speak.
• Measure always on the same arm (normally left)
• Make sure to measure the blood pressure always at the same time during
the day.
NOTE: The cuff size depends on the circumference of the arm. The allowed
range is printed on the cuff. If this is not suitable for your use, please contact
your dealer.
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ATTENTION!
• Only use MEDEL 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.
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• Correctly executed blood-pressure measurements should therefore first be
repeated after 5 minutes pause or after the arm has been held up in order to
allow the accumulated blood to flow away.

4.2. Fitting the cuff

1. Pass the end of the cuff (with sewn-in rubber stopper) through the metal
stirrup so that a loop is formed. The Velcro closer must be facing outwards.
(Ignore this step if the cuff has already been prepared.) (Pic 4)
2. Push the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube points in the direction
of the lower arm. (Pic 5)
3. Position the cuff on the arm as illustrated in the picture (Pic. 6). Make certain
that the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 2 to 3 cm above the elbow
and that the rubber tube leaves the cuff on the inner side of the arm )
4. Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff with the closer. (Pic 7)
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ATTENTION!
Place the cuff in order to have its edge 2-3 cm above the elbow and the brachial
artery. The tube must be positioned towards the palm center.
5. There must be no free space between the arm and the cuff as this would
influence the result. Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing
which does (e.g. a pullover) must be taken off.
6. Secure the cuff with the Velcro closer in such a way that it lies comfortably
and is not too tight. Lay the arm on the table (palm upwards) so that the cuff
is at the same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is not kinked.
(Pic 8-9).
7. Remain seated quietly for two minutes before you begin the measurement.
NOTE:If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it can also be placed on
the right one. However all measurements should be made using the same arm.

4.3. Measuring procedure

After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, the measurement can begin
1. Press O/I button. All display symbols appear for 1 second. Then 0 will ap-
pear on LCD on the DIA column. (pic. 10). The monitor is ready for the
measurement.
2. Then the cuff inflates automatically. The symbol " " will appear. (pic. 10)
3. Once a pulse is detected, the " "symbol blinks. (pic. 11)
4. When appropriate pressure is reached, inflation stops and the cuff starts to
deflate.
5. When the measurement is completed, the systolic / diastolic pressure and
pulse are shown simultaneously .
6. In case the measurement shows irregular heartbeat (I.H.B.), the "
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