Usage - Beurer BC 28 Mode D'emploi

7. Usage

Ensure the device is at room temperature before meas-
uring. The measurement can be performed on the left or
right wrist.
Attaching the cuff
1 2
• Expose your wrist. Ensure that the circulation of the
arm is not hindered by tight clothing or similar.
• Place the cuff on the inside of your wrist.
• Fasten the cuff with the hook-and-loop fastener so
that the upper end of the display is approx. 1 cm
below the heel of your hand.
• The cuff must be fitted tightly around the wrist, but
must not constrict.
Blood pressure may vary between the right and left arm,
which may mean that the measured blood pressure val-
ues are different. Always perform the measurement on
the same arm.
If the values between the two arms are significantly dif-
ferent, please consult your doctor to determine which
arm should be used for the measurement.
Adopting the correct posture
• Before the initial blood pressure measurement, make
3
• You can take the measurement
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to
• Wait for at least 1 minute before taking another
Performing the blood pressure measurement
As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the pos-
ture in which you want to perform the measurement.
29
sure always to rest for about 5 minutes. Otherwise
deviations can occur.
while sitting or lying down. To take
your blood pressure, make sure
you are sitting comfortably with
your arms and back leaning on
something. Do not cross your
legs. Place your feet flat on the ground. Make sure to
support your arm and bend it. Always make sure that
the cuff is at heart level. Otherwise significant devia-
tions can occur. Relax your arm and the palm of your
hand.
remain still during the measurement and not to speak.
measurement.