Connecting The Cuff To The Monitor; Applying The Cuff; Body Posture During Measurement - Profi Care PC-BMG 3019 Manual De Instrucciones

3. Connecting the Cuff to the Monitor

Insert the cuff tubing connector into the socket in the left side
of the monitor. Make certain that the connector is completely
inserted to avoid air leakage during blood pressure measure-
ments.
Avoid compression or restriction of the connection tubing during measure-
ment, as this may cause an inflation error or harmful injury due to continuous cuff
pressure.

4. Applying the Cuff

a. If required, pull the cuff end through the medal loop (the cuff
is packaged like this already).
b. Place the cuff around a bare arm 1 to 2 cm above the elbow
joint.
c. While sitting, place your hand with the palm facing up onto a
flat surface like a table or similar. Position the air tube in the
middle of your arm in line with your middle finger.
d. Tighten the cuff and close the Velcro fastener. The cuff should fit comfortably,
yet snugly around your arm. You should be able to insert one finger between
your arm and the cuff.
Note:
1. Please refer to the cuff circumference range in "Specifications" to make sure
that the appropriate cuff is used.
2. Measuring on same arm each time.
3. Do not move your arm, body, or the monitor and do not move the rubber tube
during measurement.
4. Stay quiet, calm for 5 minutes before blood pressure measurement.
5. Please keep the cuff clean. If the cuff becomes dirty, remove it from the
monitor and clear it by hand in a mild detergent, then rinse it thoroughly in
cold water. Never dry the cuff in clothes dryer or iron it. Clean the cuff after
the usage of every 200 times is recommended.

5. Body Posture during Measurement

Sitting Comfortably Measurement
a. Be seated with your feet flat on the floor, and don't cross your legs. Support
the back with the backrest of the chair.
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