Beurer BC 58 - Manual (Page 15)

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• Fasten the cuff with the Velcro fastening so that the
upper edge of the monitor is positioned approx. 0.4”
(1 cm) below the ball of your thumb.
• The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wrist but
should not constrict it.
6.2 Correct posture
• Rest at least for 5 minutes before each measurement.
Otherwise there may be erroneous results.
• You can perform the measurement
either sitting or lying down. Always
make sure that the cuff is on a level
with your heart. Otherwise there may
be serious divergences. Relax your
arm and the palms of your hands.
• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep
still during the measurement and not talk. The most pre-
cise measurement results are obtained if you strive for a
relaxed measurement situation. You may close your eyes
and breathe calmly during the measurement.
• Please note that any muscle movement during inflation
or deflation can cause measurement error.
6.3 General Notes
• For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure,
keeping long-term records is recommended.
• Always measure on the same wrist.
• Do not share the cuff with other infecitve person to
avoid cross-infection.
• To minimize measurement variations due to physical
activity, rest at least 5 minutes before measuring your
blood pressure (or 15 minutes after strenuous activity).
You should not be physically tired or exhausted while
taking measurement.
• In order to obtain a resting condition blood pressure,
avoid eating, drinking alcohol and caffeinated beverag-
es, smoking, exercising, and bathing for at least 30 min-
utes before taking a measurement.
• Stress raises blood pressure.
• Perform measurements in a quiet and relaxed environ-
ment at room temperature.
• Always wait at least 5 minutes between measurements
to allow the blood circulation in your arm to return to
normal. Prolonged over-inflation of the bladder may
cause ecchymoma of your arm. You may need to in-
crease the wait time depending on your individual phys-
iological characteristics. Because of normal physiolog-
ic changes and the many external factors influencing
blood pressure, it is unusual to obtain identical blood
pressure measurements, even when taken a few min-
utes apart. Speak with your physician to determine
what is affecting your blood pressure and which varia-
tion may be seen as normal in your case.
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