Measuring Procedure - Medel ELITE Instrucciones De Uso

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The mark (ca. 3 cm long bar) must lie exactly over the artery which runs down
the inner side of the arm.
5. There must be no free space between the arm and the cuff as this would
influence the result. Clothing must not restrict the arm. Any piece of clothing
which does (e.g. a pullover) must be taken off.
6. Secure the cuff with the Velcro closer in such a way that it lies comfortably
and is not too tight. Lay the arm on the table (palm upwards) so that the cuff
is at the same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is not kinked.
(Pic 8-9).
7. Remain seated quietly for two minutes before you begin the measurement.
NOTE:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it can also be placed on the right
one. However all measurements should be made using the same arm.

4.3 Measuring procedure

After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, the measurement can begin
1. Press O/I button. All display symbols appear for 1 second. If the monitor has
stored results, the LCD will momentarily display the most recent one. If no
result has been stored, all the digits show 0. Then 0 will appear on LCD on
the DIA column. (pic. 10). The monitor is ready for measurement.
2. Then the cuff inflates automatically, "
3. When appropriate pressure is reached, inflation stops and the cuff starts to
deflate,"
4. Once a pulse is detected, the "
5. When the measurement completes, the systolic / diastolic pressure and pulse
are shown simultaneously .(pic. 12)
6. In case the measurement shows irregular heartbeat (I.H.B.), the "
is displayed. In this case the results of the measurement have deviated from a
normal situation. Then the measurement needs to be repeated. In the major-
ity of cases, this is not cause for concern. If the symbol "
larly (for example several times a week during different daily measurements)
it is advisable to discuss it with your medical advisor. (pic. 12).
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" symbol is shown. (pic. 11)
" symbol is shown. (pic. 10)
"symbol blinks. (pic. 11)
"symbol
" appears regu-