Fitting The Cuff; Correct Position For Taking Readings; Operating - Medisana MTD Instrucciones De Manejo

4.1
1. Push the end piece of the air tube into the hole on the unit

Fitting the cuff

2. Slide the open end of the cuff through the metal bracket so that the
3. Open the cuff
4. Slide the cuff over your left upper arm. Position the air hose
b
1-2 cm
a
5. Place your arm on the table with the palm uppermost. The lower edge of
6. Avoid creating a space between arm and cuff. It may falsify the measured
c
7. Measure the pulse on your bare arm. If wearing tight clothing, ensure that
8. Only position the cuff on the right arm if it cannot be used on the left arm.
The Correct Measuring Position when sitting
4.2
Correct position
• Carry out the measurement whilst seated.
for taking
• Relax your arm and place it comfortably, on a
readings
• Ensure that the cuff is at heart height.
• Keep still during the measurement: do not move
Correct position for taking measurements lying down
• In special cases the measurement
• Lie on your back and relax for at
• Ensure that the cuff is at heart height. Differing heights affect the accuracy
• Keep still during the measurement: do not move and do not talk as this may
use. Ensure that the hose is not damaged and is securely attached. The
blood pressure monitor is intended for use as a table-top unit.
Velcro fastener is on the outside.
so as to create a cylindrical shape.
middle of your arm in line with your middle finger (a).
the cuff should be 1 - 2 cm above the crease of the elbow (b). Pull the cuff
tight (c) and close the Velcro fastener.
result.
the circulation in the arm is not impaired when rolling up the sleeve.
Always carry out measurements on the same arm.
table for instance.
and do not talk as this may alter the measure-
ments.
can also be taken lying down.
least 5 minutes and also relax your
arm.
of the measurement.
alter the measurements.

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