Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer medical BM 16 Gebrauchsanweisung

tor. The mains part must only be connected to the mains vol-
tage that is specified on the type plate.
• Then insert the mains plug of the mains part into the mains
socket.
• After using the blood pressure monitor, unplug the mains part
from the mains socket first and then disconnect it from the
blood pressure monitor. As soon as you unplug the mains
part, the blood pressure monitor loses the date and time set-
ting but the saved measurements are retained.

5. Measuring blood pressure

Please ensure the device is at room temperature before meas-
uring.
Positioning cuff
Fit the cuff round your bare left upper
arm. Blood circulation in the arm
should not be restricted by tight
clothing or other objects.
The cuff should be placed on the
upper arm so that the lower edge is 2
to 3 cm above the bend of the elbow
and above the artery. The tube should
be in line with the centre of the palm.
Now place the free end of the cuff
snugly, but not too tightly, around the
arm, and fix it with the Velcro fas-
tener. The cuff should be fitted tight enough to allow just two
fingers to fit beneath the cuff.
Insert the cuff tubing into the socket
for the cuff attachment.
Important: The instrument should only be operated with the
original cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of 24
to 36 cm. A larger cuff for upper arm circumferences from 34 to
46 cm is available from retailers or the service address under
order no. 162.383.
Correct posture
• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other-
wise there may be divergences.
• You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying down.
Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with your heart.
• To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure you are
sitting comfortably with your arms and back leaning on some-
thing. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the ground.
• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still dur-
ing the measurement and not talk.
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