Beurer BM 45 Mode D'emploi page 28

Attaching the cuff
• Fundamentally, blood pressure can be measured on both
arms. Certain deviations between the measured blood pres-
sure on the right arm and left arm are due to physiological
causes and completely normal. You should always perform
the measurement on the arm with the highest blood pressure
values. Before starting self-measurement, consult your doc-
tor in this regard. From this point on, always take measure-
ments on the same arm.
• The device may only be operated with one of the following
cuffs. This should be selected in accordance with your upper
arm circumference. The fit should be checked before meas-
urement using the index mark described below.
Ref. no. Designation
163.388* Standard cuff
163.387 XL cuff
* Included in standard delivery
• Place the cuff onto the bare upper
arm. The circulation of the arm must
not be hindered by tight clothing or
similar.
• The cuff must be placed on the
upper arm so that the bottom edge
is positioned 2-3 cm above the
elbow and over the artery. The line
should point to the centre of the
palm here.
Arm circumference
22-36 cm
35-44 cm
• Guide the end of the cuff that is
sticking out through the metal ring,
fold it back over the arm and close
the cuff using the hook-and-loop
fastener. The cuff should be fastened
tightly, but not too tightly, so that two
fingers can still fit under the closed
cuff.
• The cuff is suitable for you if the
index mark ( ) is within the OK
range after fitting the cuff.
• Now insert the cuff line into the
connection for the cuff connector.
Adopting the correct posture
• To carry out a blood pressure measure-
ment, make sure you are sitting upright
and comfortably. Lean back and place
your arm on a surface. Do not cross
your legs. Place your feet next to each
other flat on the floor.
• Always make sure that the cuff is at
heart level.
• To avoid distorting the measurement,
you should remain as still as possible
during the measurement and not
speak.
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