Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement Using This Instrument - Microlife aponorm Basis Manual Del Usuario

3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement -
and relax.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do
not interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
5. Always ensure the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in
the pictures appearing at the beginning of this booklet.
Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
Make sure that the cuff is 3 cm (1 inch) above your elbow
with the tube on the inside of your arm.
Support your arm so it is relaxed.
Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move
and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops
and the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was
not reached, the instrument will automatically pump some
more air to the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AN flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is
detected.
10. The result, comprising the systolic AQ and the diastolic AR
blood pressure and the pulse AS is displayed and longer beep
is heard. Note also the explanations on further displays in
this booklet.
aponorm ® Basis
11. When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff and
pack it into the instrument as shown in Fig. II.
12. Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and
switch off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically after approx. 1 min.).
You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant
pressure sensation).
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