Taking A Measurement - Medline MDS5001 Manual Del Usuario

TAKING A MEASUREMENT

Please read the previous section on proper placement of the cuff and arm position.
1. After the cuff has been properly placed on the arm, please press Set button and select [
on the upper left hand corner of the LCD screen, and then press the Start I Stop button.
2. After the display reads "00" the cuff will automatically inflate to an appropriate pressure.
Then press the Start/Stop button twice.
After inflation, it will slowly deflate to take the measurement. When the heart mark "
measurement is in process. The cuff will be quite snug for a short while, this is normal. Try to relax, refrain
from talking and remain as still as possible during the measurement.
Note: If the device determined that the initial inflation pressure was insufficient, it will re-inflate to
a higher pressure.
3. The device will completely deflate when the measurement is finished. The systolic and diastolic pressure
and pulse rate will be displayed.
To end a measurement for any reason, just press the Start/Stop button to turn off the unit and release the
cuff pressure. If during a measurement the power drops to an insufficient level, the device will end the
measurement and display the low battery symbol. Please replace the batteries and repeat the measurement.
If the device cannot detect your pulse, it will end the measurement attempt. Please wait a few minutes,
make sure that the cuff is positioned properly and try again. The device will automatically shut off 1 minute
after a measurement is finished. You can also press Start | Stop button to shut the device off.
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