General Notes - Beurer BM 55 Mode D'emploi

• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep
still during the measurement and not talk. The most pre-
cise measurement results are obtained if you strive for
a relaxed measurement situation. You may close your
eyes and breathe calmly during the measurement and
don't cross your legs.
• Please note that any muscle movement during inflation
or deflation can cause measurement error.

6.2 General notes

• For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure,
keeping long-term records is recommended.
• To minimize measurement variations due to physical
activity, rest at least 5 minutes before measuring your
blood pressure (or 15 minutes after strenuous activity).
You should not be physically tired or exhausted while
taking measurement.
• In order to obtain a resting condition blood pressure,
avoid eating, drinking alcohol and caffeinated bever-
ages, smoking, exercising, and bathing for at least 30
minutes before taking a measurement.
• Stress raises blood pressure.
• Perform measurements in a quiet and relaxed environ-
ment at room temperature.
• Always wait at least 5 minutes between measurements
to allow the blood circulation in your arm to return to
normal. You may need to increase the wait time de-
pending on your individual physiological characteristics.
Because of normal physiologic changes and the many
external factors influencing blood pressure, it is unusual
to obtain identical blood pressure measurements, even
when taken a few minutes apart. Speak with your phys-
ician to determine what is affecting your blood pressure
and which variation may be seen as normal in your case.
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