Selecting The Correct Cuff; Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement Using This Instrument; Appearance Of The Heart Arrhythmia Indicator For Early Detection - Microlife aponorm Gebrauchsanweisung

Selecting the correct cuff

aponorm by microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff
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size to match the circumference of your upper arms (measured
by close fitting in the centre of the upper arm).
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M 22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L 32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)
M - L 22 - 42 cm (8.75 - 16.5 inches)
L - XL 32 - 52 cm (12.5 - 20.5 inches)
 Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available.
 Only use aponorm cuffs.
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 Contact aponorm Service if the enclosed cuff
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 Connect the cuff to the instrument by inserting the cuff
connector into the cuff socket
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3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using
this Instrument
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and
relax.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up – they do
not interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
5. Always ensure the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown on
the cuff.
• Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
• Make sure that the cuff is 2 cm (0.75 inch) above your
elbow with the tube on the inside of your arm.
• Support your arm so it is relaxed.
• Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
aponorm Voice
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does not fit.
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as far as it will go.
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6. Press the ON/OFF button
7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move
and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops
and the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was
not reached, the instrument will automatically pump some
more air into the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is
detected.
10. The result, comprising the systolic
blood pressure and the pulse
beep is heard. At the same time, the blood pressure monitor
will announce the result. Note also the explanations on
further displays in this booklet.
11. When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff.
12. Switch off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off
automatically after approx. 3 min.).
 You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant
pressure sensation).
4. Appearance of the Heart Arrhythmia Indicator
for early Detection
This symbol indicates that certain pulse irregularities were
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detected during the measurement. In this case, the result may
deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measure-
ment. In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the
symbol appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week
with measurements taken daily) we advise you to tell your
doctor.
Please show your doctor the following explanation:
to start the measurement.
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flashes in the
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and the diastolic
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is displayed and longer
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