Applying The Arm Cuff - Braun ExactFit 5 Connect Manual De Instrucciones

Choosing the right cuff
For accurate measurement, it is important to choose the correct size cuff which best fits your upper
arm. Choose the cuff size according to your arm circumference and make sure the bottom of the cuff is
2~3cm above your elbow.
• Small/Medium Cuff = 22~32cm arm circumference
• Large/XLarge Cuff = 32~42cm arm circumference
See point 7 below and Fig. 8 to confirm cuff size.

Applying the arm cuff

1. Slide the end of arm cuff furthest from the tube through the metal ring to a loop.
The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff.
Pile side material
Smooth
cloth
Metal ring
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
2. Plug the air hose into the connector (Fig. 4).
3. If the cuff is located correctly, the velcro will be on the outside of the cuff and the metal ring will
not touch the skin (Fig. 5).
4. Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approximately (2~3 cm)
above elbow. The tube should lie over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm (Fig. 6).
OK
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
5. Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are tightened around your arm (Fig. 7).
6. When the cuff is positioned properly, press the Velcro firmly against the pile side of the cuff.
7. This cuff is suitable for use if the <<index>> mark falls within the <<ok range>> marked by two
arrows when the cuff is tightened around your arm (Fig. 8).
8. Sit on a chair and place your arm on the table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart
(Fig. 9).
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Left arm
Main
arteries
Velcro
Fig. 6
OK
Fig. 9
Braun ExactFit 5 Connect
™
Display BUA6350
Hour
Month
Date
Inflation sign
Deflation sign
Irregular heart beat
symbol
Heart rate symbol
User A/ user B
symbol
Average symbol
How to select user A /user B
• Make sure the Product is in power off mode.
• Slide the user switch to user A or user B, the current user mode will flash on the LCD display.
The WHO/ESH indicator to evaluate blood pressure data
This device has a blood pressure level indicator established according to WHO
and the European Hypertension Society Guidelines (ESH). For every measurement
RED >
displayed on the screen, the cursor will indicate the blood pressure level with the
corresponding color code, from green to red. You can use this classification daily
ORANGE > to guide you to understand your blood pressure level. If you are really concerned
by the classification level, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible.
If your blood pressure reading is in the severe hypertension range with values of
YELLOW >
180 mmHg systolic or above, and/or 110 mmHg diastolic and above, and if you
find you have one or two readings in this range - please see your doctor straight
GREEN >
away.
Minute
Ante or Post Meridiem
Low battery indicator
Measuring error display
WHO indicator
Memory record
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