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Attaching the cu
You can measure your blood pressure on either arm. Some devi-
ations between the values in the right and left arm are perfectly
normal. Always perform the measurement on the arm with the
higher blood pressure values. Consult your doctor about this be-
fore starting self-measurement.
• Always measure your blood pressure on the same arm.
• Only use the device with the cu supplied, based on your up-
per arm circumference.
• Before taking the measurement, check the fit using the index
mark described below.
1. Expose your upper arm. The circulation of the arm must not
be hindered by tight clothing or similar.
2. Place the cu with the bottom edge approx. 2-3 cm above
your elbow. Adjust the device so that the mark
line are directly over the artery
The cu should be fastened so that two fingers fit under the
cu when it is closed
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3. Now insert the cu line into the connection for the cu con-
nector.
4. The cu is suitable for you if the index mark
OK range after fitting the cu .
Adopting the correct posture
• Sit in a comfortable upright position when taking the blood
pressure measurement. Lean back so that your back is sup-
ported.
• Place your arm on a surface
• Place your feet flat on the ground next to one another.
• The cu must be level with your heart.
• Stay as still as possible during the measurement and do not
talk.
and the cu
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is within the
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Selecting the user
This device has two users with 100 memory spaces each in order
that you can save measurements from two di erent people sep-
arately from each other.
If multiple people are using the device, make sure that the correct
user has been selected before each measurement:
• Use the slider
to set the desired user.
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6.3 Taking a blood pressure measurement
Requirement: cu attached, user selected.
Measurement
1. Press
. All display elements are briefly displayed.
2. The start screen welcomes you for selected
ed . From this start screen you can access all menu items,
e.g. user memory.
3. Press
again to start the measurement. The cu inflates
itself automatically. The measurement process starts.
displayed as soon as a pulse is detected.
To cancel the measurement, press
4. The systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse measure-
ments are displayed. The cu position control symbol
displayed throughout the entire measurement. If the cu is
too loose,
and
measurement is cancelled after approx. 15 seconds and the
device switches itself o .
is displayed if the measurement could not be performed
properly. In this case, please refer to the "Troubleshooting"
section.
If necessary, re-attach the cu after 1 minute.
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or for select-
.
will be displayed. In such cases, the
is
is
OK
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