Positioning Cuff - CVS Pharmacy BM 35 Manual De Instrucciones

WARNING:
• Proper cuff size is important for accurate measurements. Only
use the instrument on adult persons whose upper arm has the
right upper arm circumference for the instrument. See sec-
tion "11. Technical Specifications" for suitable arm circumfer-
ences.
• Do not use any cuffs, tubes, parts and accessories other than
those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer for use
with this product. Parts and accessories not approved for use
with the device may cause damage to your health and to the
product.
• Electromagnetic interference: Avoid strong electrical or elec-
tromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mo-
bile telephones, microwave ovens) while it is in operation, as
inaccurate measurements may result. To prevent such interfer-
ence, use the unit at a sufficient distance from such devices
or turn the devices off.
• Do not measure your blood pressure while operating a vehicle
or in any situation which requires your full attention.
CAUTION:
• The device should not be used when your arm has been wound-
ed/injuried or when a catheter has been inserted. Such use
may result in injury.
• Remove any kind of upper arm jewelry or the like before taking
a measurement. This could cause bruises.
• Do not place the arm cuff over heavy clothing (e.g. a jacket or
sweater sleeve) as the blood pressure monitor will not be able
to take a proper measurement and there is an elevated danger
of acquiring hematoma or skin marks during the course of the
measurement.
• In case the cuff does not stop inflating, interrupt the measure-
ment by pressing the ON/OFF button
at once.
• When applying the arm cuff, make sure there are no wrinkles
in the cuff. This could cause bruises.
• Do not exert any kind of pressure on the hose during measure-
ment, e.g. laying your arms or any other object on the hose. This
could cause incorrect measurements.
• Blood pressure measurements can lead to temporary marks
on the skin at the site of the cuff placement. This is especially
the case in high repetition rates, in hypertonic patients and in
patients with weak heart rates. In rare cases a mark may persist
for a couple of days. Please contact your physician about these
specific risks of cuff pressure in your specific case.
• For hygienic reasons the cuff is intended only for the use by
one person.

5.1 Positioning cuff

Note: Always properly position the Arm Cuff on the arm at heart
level, according to the following instructions.
Fit the cuff round your bare left upper
arm. Do not place the arm cuff over heavy
clothing (e.g. a jacket or sweater sleeve)
as the blood pressure monitor will not be
able to take a proper measurement. Blood
circulation in the arm should not be re-
stricted by tight clothing or other objects.
The cuff should be placed on the upper
arm so that the lower edge is approx.
0.8" to 1.2" (2 to 3 cm) above the bend
of the elbow and above the artery. The
tube should be in line with the center of
the palm.
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and open the cuff