Medisana 51296 Manual page 31

4.3 Fitting the cuff
1. First attach the free end of the cuff's air hose
the designated connector
unit.
2. Slide the open end of the cuff through the metal
bracket so that the Velcro fastener is on the outside
and it becomes a cylindrical form (Fig.1). Slide the
cuff over your left upper arm.
3. Position the air hose in the middle of your arm in
line with your middle finger (Fig.2) (a). The lower
edge of the cuff should be 2 - 3 cm above the crea-
se of the elbow (b). Pull the cuff tight and close the
Velcro fastener (c).
Measure the pulse on your bare arm.
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5. Only position the cuff on the right arm if it cannot be
used on the left arm. Always carry out measurements
on the same arm.
6. Correct measuring position for sitting (Fig.3).
• Take readings while in a seated position. Relax your arm and rest it
lightly on a surface such as a table. Relax during the measuring
process: do not move or talk, as this can affect the results.
With repeated measurements , blood accumulates in the arm which
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can lead to false reading. Consecutive blood pressure measurements
should be repeated after 3 minutes pause or after the arm has been
held up in order to allow the accumulated blood to flow away.
4.4 Taking a blood pressure measurement
After the cuff has been appropriately positioned,the measurement can begin.
Before using the unit, you need to put the LOCK-switch
1.
In "OFF" (red) - position the Bluetooth function is deactivated and all buttons are
locked.
2. Switch the unit on by pressing the START/STOP button
3. All display characters are shortly shown in the display. This test can be used to check
that the display is indicating properly and in full. The unit is ready for measurement
and the number 0 appears.
The device automatically inflates the cuff slowly in order to measure your blood pres-
4.
sure. The rising pressure in the cuff is shown on the display.
When the device detects the signal, the heart symbol on the display starts to flash.
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6. If a result is determined, the device slowly will release the air from the cuff. The sys-
tolic and diastolic blood pressure and the pulse value with the time value appear on
the display.
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