Medel ELITE Instrucciones De Uso página 63

NOTE:
If your arm cuff is broken or not functional, please use a
new cuff. If the new arm cuff does not include an air plug,
please continue to use the old air plug.
7. Usage
7.1 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.
• Measure always on the same arm (normally left)
• Attempt to carry out the the measurements regularly at
the same time of day, since the blood-pressure changes
during the curse of the day.
• It can cause inaccurancy if the measurements is taken in
the following circumstances:
1. Within 1 hour after dinner or drinking;
2. Immediate measurement after tea, coffee, smoking;
3. Within 20 minutes after taking a bath;
4. When talking or moving your fingers;
5. In a very cold environment;
When you want to discharge urine.
NOTE: Cuffs that are too narrow or too short result in
false measurement values. Selecting the correct cuff is of
extraordinary importance. The cuff size is dependent upon
the circumference of the arm(measured in the centre). The
permissible range is printed on the cuff. If this is not suitable
for your use, please contact your dealer.
CAUTION!
• 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 2-3 minutes pause or after
the arm has been held up in order to allow the accumulat-
ed blood to flow away.
7.2. 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.)
2. Push the cuff over the left upper
arm so that the tube points in the
direction of the lower arm.
3. Position the cuff on the arm as il-
lustrated in the picture. Make cer-
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