51066/51067_HGN_Mini-Format_West.qxd:Bltudruckmessgerät
GB
4 Operation
4.1
Fitting
the cuff
1. Attach the clean cuff to the left wrist which is free from
2. There should be a gap of approx. 1 cm between the
3. Press the Velcro tape firmly around the wrist ensuring
4.2
•
Correct position
• Relax your arm and place it comfortably, on a table for instance.
for taking
• Raise the wrist so that the cuff of the monitor is at heart level
readings
• Keep still during the measurement: not move and do not
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clothing with the palm of the hand facing upwards.
cuff and the palm of the hand.
that it is not so tight that it could falsify the measured result.
Carry out the measurement whilst seated.
(position a = too high, b = correct, c = too low).
talk as this may alter the measurements.
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ca. 1 cm
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b
c