Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer BM 54 Mode D'emploi

5. Measuring blood pressure

Ensure the device is at room temperature before measuring.
The measurement can be performed on the left or right arm.
Attaching the cuff
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 posi-
tioned 2 – 3 cm above the elbow and
over the artery. The line should point to
the centre of the palm.
Now tighten the free end of the cuff, but
make sure that it is not too tight around
the arm and close the hook-and-loop
fastener. The cuff should be fastened so
that two fingers fit under the cuff.
Now insert the cuff line into the connec-
tion for the cuff connector.
This cuff is suitable for you if the index
mark ( ) is within the OK range after
fitting the cuff on the upper arm.
If the measurement is performed on the right upper arm, the
line should be located on the inside of your elbow. Ensure
that your arm is not pressing on the line.
Blood pressure may vary between the right and left arm, which
may mean that the measured blood pressure values are different.
Always perform the measurement on the same arm.
If the values between the two arms are significantly different,
please consult your doctor to determine which arm should be
used for the measurement.
Important: The unit may only be operated with the original cuff.
The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of 22 to 44 cm.
Adopting the correct posture
• Before every measurement, relax for about five minutes. Oth-
erwise deviations can occur.
• You can take the measurement while sitting or lying down.
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Always make sure that the cuff is at heart level.
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• To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure you are DIA
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sitting comfortably with your arms and back leaning on some- PUL
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thing. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the ground.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to remain
still during the measurement and not to speak.
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