Before The Blood Pressure Measurement - Beurer BM 28 Mode D'emploi

6.2 Before the blood pressure measure-
ment
General rules when measuring your own blood
pressure
• In order to generate an informative profile of changes in
your blood pressure that can be used for comparisons,
you should measure your blood pressure regularly and
always at the same time of day.
Measure your blood pressure twice a day: once in the
morning after getting up and once in the evening.
• Always perform the measurement when you are suffi-
ciently physically rested. Avoid taking measurements at
stressful times.
• Do not take a measurement within 30 minutes of eating,
drinking, smoking or exercising.
• Before the initial blood pressure measurement, make
sure always to rest for about 5 minutes.
• If you want to take several measurements in succession,
always make sure that you leave at least 1 minute be-
tween each measurement.
• Repeat the measurement if you have doubts about the
measured value.
Attaching the cuff
You can measure your blood pressure on either arm. Some
deviations 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 doc-
tor about this before starting self-measurement.
• Always measure your blood pressure on the same arm.
• Only use the device with the cuff supplied, based on your
upper 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. 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. .
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The cuff should be fastened so that two fingers fit under
the cuff when it is closed
3. Now insert the cuff line into the connection for the cuff
connector.
4. The cuff is suitable for you if the index mark
the OK range after fitting the cuff.
Adopting the correct posture
• Sit in a comfortable upright position when taking the
blood pressure measurement. Lean back so that your
back is supported.
• Place your arm on a surface
• Place your feet flat on the ground next to one another.
• The cuff must be level with your heart.
• Stay as still as possible during the measurement and do
not talk.
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