Thuasne BP 3MS1-4N Manual De Instrucciones página 15

Selecting the correct cuff
Thuasne offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match
the circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in
the centre of the upper arm).
Cuff size
S
M
M - L
L
L - XL
 Only use Thuasne cuffs.
Contact your local Thuasne Service if the enclosed cuff 6 does
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not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector 7
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into the cuff socket 4 as far as it will go.
Selecting the user
This device allows to store the results for 2 individual users.
Select the intended user (user 1 or user 2 BN by pressing the Time
button 5.
 Before each measurement, ensure that the correct user is
selected.
Selecting standard or MAM mode
This device enables you to select either standard (standard single
measurement) or MAM mode (automatic triple measurement). To
select standard mode, slide the MAM switch AT on the side of the
device downwards to position «1» and to select MAM mode, slide
this switch upwards to position «3».
MAM-Mode
In MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in succes-
sion and the result is then automatically analysed and displayed.
Because the blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result deter-
mined in this way is more reliable than one produced by a single
measurement.
 After pressing the ON/OFF button 1, the MAM-symbol AO
appears in the display.
 The bottom, right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3
to indicate which of the 3 measurements is currently being
taken.
Thuasne BP 3MS1-4N
for circumference of upper arm
17 - 22 cm
22 - 32 cm
22 - 42 cm
32 - 42 cm
32 - 52 cm
 There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements.
A count down indicates the remaining time.
 The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure
will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.
 Do not remove the cuff between measurements.
 If one of the individual measurements was questionable, a
fourth one is automatically taken.
4. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes.
Keep the feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left). It is recom-
mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a
patients first visit in order to determine which arm to measure in
the future. The arm with the higher blood pressure should be
measured.
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do not
interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
5. Always ensure that the correct cuff size is used (marking on the
cuff).
 Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
 Make sure that the cuff is positioned 1 - 2 cm above the elbow.
 The artery mark on the cuff (ca.3 cm long bar) must lie over
the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm.
 Support your arm so it is relaxed.
 Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move
and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops and
the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was not
reached, the device will automatically pump some more air into
the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the pulse indicator AR flashes in the
display.
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