How To Take Proper Measurements; Fitting The Cuff - Medel Elite Manual Del Usuario

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MEM button pressed to increase the numbers.
3. Press O/I button to confirm and switch to the month value (press MEM button to
set up the month)
4. Repeat the procedure described above to set the day, hour and minutes.
5. Once you change the batteries, you should readjust the time and date.
3.3 Connecting tube
Insert the cuff connector into the socket on the left side of the meter (Pic.1)

4. HOW TO TAKE PROPER MEASUREMENTS

4.1 Before the measurement:
• Relax and avoid eating, smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before the
measurement. All these factors can influence the measurement result.
• Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm.
• To take your blood pressure, make sure you are sitting comfortably with your arms
and back leaning on something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the
ground.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to remain still during the mea-
surement and not to speak.
• Measure always on the same arm (normally left)
• Make sure to measure the blood pressure always at the same time during the day.
It can cause inaccuracy if the measurement is taken in the following circumstances:
1. Within 1 hour after dinner or drinking;
2. Within 20 minutes after taking a bath;
3. When talking or moving your fingers;
4. In a very cold environment;
NOTE: The cuff size depends on the circumference of the arm. The allowed range
is printed on the cuff. If this is not suitable for your use, please contact your dealer.
ATTENTION!
• Only use MEDEL original cuffs!
• A loose cuff or a sideways protruding air-pocket causes false measurement values.
With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective arm, which can
lead to false results.
• Correctly executed blood-pressure measurements should therefore first be repeated
after 5 minutes pause or after the arm has been held up in order to allow the accu-
mulated blood to flow away.

4.2. Fitting the cuff

1. Pass the end of the cuff (with sewn-in rubber stopper) through the metal 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)
2. Push the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube points in the direction of the
lower arm. (Pic.5)
3. Position the cuff on the arm as illustrated in the picture (Pic.6). Make certain that
the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 2 to 3 cm above the elbow and that
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the rubber tube leaves the cuff on the inner side of the arm )
4. Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff with the closer. (Pic.7)
ATTENTION!
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.
• There must be no free space between the arm and the cuff as this would influence
the result. Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing which does (e.g.
a pullover) must be taken off.
• Secure the cuff with the Velcro closer in such a way that it lies comfortably 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).
• Remain seated quietly for two minutes before you begin the measurement.
• The middle of the cuff should be at the level of the right atrium of the heart;
• Before starting measurement, please sit comfortably with legs uncrossed, feet flat on
the floor, back and arm supported.
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