Applying The Arm Cuff; Taking A Measurement - Braun ExactFit 1 Manual De Instrucciones

Key rules for accurate blood pressure measurement
Always take readings at the same time of day, under the same conditions.
Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of smoking, drinking
coffee or tea or any form of exertion. These factors will influence the
measurement.
Ensure at least 5 minutes of quiet rest before measurements. If possible, it
is recommended to rest 10 minutes before taking the measurement. Try
to always use the same resting time before taking a measurement.
Always measure on the same arm. The left arm is recommended. Do not
move or speak. Keep your legs uncrossed and feet flat on the floor.
Place the cuff in direct contact with the skin. Do not wrap the cuff over a
jacket, sweater or shirt.
If you want to take multiple measurements, wait approximately
3 minutes before repeating a measurement.

Applying the arm cuff

Pile side material
Smooth
cloth
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
1. Plug the air hose into the connector (Fig. 1).
2. The cuff is located correctly when the velcro is on the outside of the
cuff and the metal ring does not touch the skin (Fig. 2).
3. Put your arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be
approximately 2-3 cm above elbow (Fig. 3). The tube should lie over
the brachial artery on the inside of the arm (Fig. 4).
Artery mark
Main arteries
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
4. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened around
your arm.
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Left arm
2-3 cm
Velcro
Metal ring
Fig. 3
Fig. 6
5. When the cuff is positioned properly, press the Velcro firmly against
the pile side of the cuff.
6. This cuff is suitable for use if the arrow heads fall within the stripe
pattern on the other side of the cuff when the cuff is tightened
around your arm (Fig. 5).
7. Sit on a chair and place your arm on the table so that the cuff is at the
same level as your heart (Fig. 6).

Taking a measurement

8. Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor.
9. Wrap the cuff snugly around your arm
(see "Applying the arm cuff" section above,
Fig. 3-6).
10. Do not move the unit during measurement,
or the proper measurement will not be
achieved.
11. Press power button to begin. The measurement starts
automatically. While measurement is in progress, do not move or
speak.
Note: If necessary to interrupt a measurement, press the power
button at any time. The device immediately cancels the
measurement, lowers cuff pressure and automatically turns off.
12. The cuff will first inflate and then deflate. At the end of the
measurement there are 2 final beep sounds and the reading is
displayed:
Upper (systolic) value
Lower (diastolic) value
Pulse
13. Press the power button to turn the product off. Otherwise the
product will turn off automatically after 1 minute.
14. Test results will be saved into the memory automatically ( see
memory function below).
This device is not intended as a substitute for regular check-ups by your
doctor, please continue to visit your doctor on a regular basis for a
professional reading.
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