Fitting The Cuff; Measuring Procedure - Medel CHECK Manual Del Usuario

• Correctly executed blood-pressure measurements should therefore first be

4.2. Fitting the cuff

1. Pass the end of the cuff (with sewn-in rubber stopper) through the metal
2. Push the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube points in the direction
3. Position the cuff on the arm as illustrated in the picture (Pic. 6). Make certain
4. Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff with the closer. (Pic 7)
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Place the cuff in order to have its edge 2-3 cm above the elbow and the brachial
artery. The tube must be positioned towards the palm center.
5. There must be no free space between the arm and the cuff as this would
6. Secure the cuff with the Velcro closer in such a way that it lies comfortably
7. Remain seated quietly for two minutes before you begin the measurement.
NOTE:If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it can also be placed on
the right one. However all measurements should be made using the same arm.

4.3. Measuring procedure

After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, the measurement can begin
1. Press O/I button. All display symbols appear for 1 second. Then 0 will ap-
2. Then the cuff inflates automatically. The symbol " " will appear. (pic. 10)
3. Once a pulse is detected, the "
4. When appropriate pressure is reached, inflation stops and the cuff starts to
5. When the measurement is completed, the systolic / diastolic pressure and
6. In case the measurement shows irregular heartbeat (I.H.B.), the "
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repeated after 5 minutes pause or after the arm has been held up in order to
allow the accumulated blood to flow away.
stirrup so that a loop is formed. The Velcro closer must be facing outwards.
(Ignore this step if the cuff has already been prepared.) (Pic 4)
of the lower arm. (Pic 5)
that the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 2 to 3 cm above the elbow
and that the rubber tube leaves the cuff on the inner side of the arm )
ATTENTION!
influence the result. Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing
which does (e.g. a pullover) must be taken off.
and is not too tight. Lay the arm on the table (palm upwards) so that the cuff
is at the same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is not kinked.
(Pic 8-9).
pear on LCD on the DIA column. (pic. 10). The monitor is ready for the
measurement.
deflate.
pulse are shown simultaneously .
"symbol blinks. (pic. 11)
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"symbol
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