Adopting The Correct Posture; Start The Blood Pressure Measurement - Beumer BM 95 Mode D'emploi

may vary between the right and left arm, which may mean that the measured blood pressure val-
ues are different.
If the values between the two arms are significantly different, please consult your doctor to deter-
mine which arm should be used for the measurement.
Warning
The unit may only be operated with the original cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference
of 22 up to 42 cm.

5.2 Adopting the correct posture

• Before the initial blood pressure measurement, make sure always to rest for about 5 minutes.
Otherwise deviations can occur.
• You can take the measurement while sitting or lying. Always make sure that the cuff is at heart level.
• To take your blood pressure, make sure you are sitting comfortably with your arms and back lean-
ing on something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the ground.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to remain still during the measurement and
not to speak.
• When taking the measurement, please keep the device lying flat (horizontally) on the table.
Wait for at least 1 minute before taking another measurement.

5.3 Start the blood pressure measurement

1. As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the correct posture.
2. Press the START/STOP button
symbol appears on the display and the cuff inflates. The heart symbol
in sync as soon as the device detects a pulse.
to start the blood pressure measurement. The blood pressure
48
begins to flash