5.1 Putting on the upper arm pressure cuff
• First attach the free end of the cuff’s air tube to the
designated connector
on the unit.
• Slip the preformed cuff over the bare left upper arm.
• Position the air hose in
the middle of your arm
in line with your middle
finger (ill.1 a). The lower
edge of the cuff should
be 1 - 2 cm above the
crease of the elbow (ill.1
b). Pull the cuff tight and close the Velcro fastener
(ill.1 c).
• 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.
5.2 Correct position for taking readings
• If possible, take the reading while seated.
• Relax your arm and place it comfortably, on a table
for instance. Keep still during the measurement: do
not move and do not talk as this may alter the
measurements. The Correct Measuring Position when
sitting (ill.2).
• In special cases the measurement can also be taken
lying down. Correct Position for taking measurements
lying down (ill.3).
The cuff should always be at the same height as your heart.
5 Operation
21 GB
English
Ill.1
1-2 cm
a
b
c
Ill.3Ill.2
