Preparing The Ecg Measurement - Beurer BM 96 Cardio Mode D'emploi

Preparing the ECG measurement

Observe the following before beginning the ECG measurement:
• Never use the ECG stick on top of clothing.
• If the electrode surfaces of the ECG stick are dirty, clean them with a damp cloth.
• If your skin or hands are dry, moisten them using a damp cloth before the measurement.
• Please note that there must be no skin contact between your right and left hand (measurement method C)
or hand and chest (measurement methods A/B). Otherwise, the measurement cannot be taken correctly.
• Ensure that your right hand does not come into contact with your body during the measurement. To en-
sure an accurate measurement, press only lightly on the upper and lower electrodes of the ECG stick.
• Never use the ECG stick upside down.
• Do not speak or move while carrying out the ECG measurement as this can cause inaccuracies during
the measurement.
hen taking the measurement, please keep the device lying flat (horizontally) on the table.
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Measurement methods
There are three different methods of taking the measurement. Start with measurement method A, "right
index finger–chest". If this method does not deliver measurements, or delivers only unstable measure-
ments (" " is frequently displayed), switch to method B "left index finger–chest" and, if necessary, to
method C "left hand–right hand".
The most suitable method/procedure depends on the heart configuration (shape of the heart) of each
individual user. If it is not possible to take stable measurements using a given measurement method, this
could have a harmless cause such as the shape of the heart. However, the cause may also be an illness
or disease.
Measurement method C offers maximum comfort, but offers a much lower measurement stabil-
ity than methods A or B.
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