Beurer BC 40 - Manual (Page 21)

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5. Measuring blood pressure
Please ensure the unit is at room temperature before meas-
uring.
Attaching the cuff
• Expose your left wrist. Ensure that the circulation of the
arm is not hindered by tight clothing or similar. Place the
cuff on the inside of your wrist.
• Close the cuff with the hook-and-loop fastener so that
the upper edge of the device is positioned approx. 1 cm
underneath the heel of the hand.
• The cuff must be fitted tightly around the wrist, but must
not constrict.
Important: The unit may only be operated with the origi-
nal cuff.
Adopt the correct posture
• Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes.
Otherwise deviations can occur.
• You can take the measurement while
sitting or lying. 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. Make sure to rest your arm and move it. Always
make sure that the cuff is at heart level. Otherwise signifi-
cant deviations can occur. Relax your arm and the palm of
your hand.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to
remain still during the measurement and not to speak.
• Let your hand and wrist relax or form a loose fist. Keep
your hand and wrist in the same position throughout the
measurement process.
Performing the blood pressure measurement
• Start the blood pressure monitor with the button .
• All displays will illuminate briefly.
• The blood pressure monitor will begin the measurement
automatically after 3 seconds. The measurement is taken
during the inflation phase.
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