Fitting The Cuff; Measuring Procedure - Microlife BP 3BTO-A Mode D'emploi

of extraordinary importance. The cuff size is dependent upon the circumference of the arm (measured in
the center). The permissible range is printed on the cuff. If this is not suitable for your use, please
contact your dealer. Note: Only use clinically approved Microlife Cuffs!
• A loose cuff or a sideways protruding air pocket causes false measurement values.

5.3. Fitting the cuff

a) Push the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube points in
the direction of the lower arm.
b) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain that the
lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 2 to 3 cm above the
elbow and that the rubber tube leaves the cuff on the inner side
of the arm.
c) Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff with the Velcro.
d) The cuff should be snug on your upper arm, but not too tight. Any
clothing which restricts the arm (e.g. pullover) must be taken off.
e) Lay your arm on a table (palm upwards) so that the cuff is at the
same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is not kinked.
Note:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left arm, it can also be placed
on the right. However all measurements should be made using the
same arm.

5.4. Measuring procedure

After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, the measurement can begin:
a) Press the START button. The pump begins to inflate the cuff. The
rising pressure in the cuff is shown in the display.
b) After reaching the inflation pressure, the pump stops and the
pressure gradually falls. The cuff pressures are displayed. In case
that the inflation pressure is not sufficient, the monitor automa-
tically re-inflates to a higher level.
c) When the instrument detects a pulse, the heart symbol in the
display starts to flash and a beep is heard for every heartbeat.
d) A longer beep is sounded when the measurement has been
completed. The systolic, and diastolic blood pressures and pulse
rate now appear in the display.
e) The measurement results are displayed, until you switch the
device off. If no button is pressed for 5 minutes, the device
switches automatically off, to save the batteries.
2–3 cm
tube
mmHg
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