Correct Posture - Beurer BM 45 Manual De Instrucciones

This cuff is suitable for you if the index
mark ( ) is within the OK range after
fitting the cuff on the upper arm.
If the measurement is performed
on the right upper arm, the line
should be located on the inside of your elbow. Ensure that
your arm is not pressing on the line.
Blood pressure may vary between the right and left arm, which
may mean that the measured blood pressure values are differ-
ent. Always perform the measurement on the same arm.
If the values between the two arms are significantly different,
please consult your doctor to determine which arm should be
used for the measurement.
Important: The unit may only be operated with the original cuff.
The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of 22 to 36 cm.
A larger cuff for upper-arm circumferences of 35 to 44 cm can
be obtained from specialist retailers or from the service ad-
dress using order number 163.387.

5.2 Correct posture

• Before the initial blood pressure measurement, make sure
always to rest for about 5 minutes. Otherwise there may be
divergences.
• You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying down.
Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with your heart.
• To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure you
are sitting comfortably with your arms and back leaning on
something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the
ground.
• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still
during the measurement and not talk.
• Wait for at least 1 minute before taking another measure-
ment.
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