Beurer BM 60 - Manual (Page 19)

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5. Measuring blood pressure
Please ensure the device is at room temperature before meas-
uring.
5.1 Positioning cuff
Fit the cuff round your bare left upper
arm. Blood circulation in the arm
should not be restricted by tight cloth-
ing or other objects.
The cuff should be placed on the
upper arm so that the lower edge is
2 to 3 cm above the bend of the elbow
and above the artery. The tube should
be in line with the centre of the palm.
Now place the free end of the cuff
snugly, but not too tightly, around the
arm, and fix it with the Velcro fastener.
The cuff should be fitted tight enough
to allow just two fingers to fit beneath
the cuff.
Insert the cuff tubing into the socket
for the cuff attachment.
Important: The instrument should only be operated with the
original cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of
22 to 32 cm.
A larger cuff for upper arm circumferences from 32 to 42 cm
is available from retailers or the service address under order
no. 162.794.
5.2 Correct posture
• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other-
wise there may be divergences.
• You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying
down. Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with your
heart.
• To carry out a blood pressure measurement, 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.
• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still
during the measurement and not talk.
5.3 Measuring blood pressure
• Put on the cuff as described previously and assume the posi-
tion in which you want to carry out the measurement.
• Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the start/stop but-
ton .