Attaching The Cuff; Body Position During The Measurement; Measurement In A Sitting Position - visomat comfort form Gebrauchsanweisung

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7. Attaching the cuff

Before applying the cuff, please check that the circumference of your
upper arm is within the range specified on the cuff. An incorrect cuff
size could result in inaccurate readings.
• Expose your upper arm.
• Push the cuff onto the arm until the lower
edge of the cuff is 2-3 cm above the crook
of the arm (Figure 1, Figure 2).
• When placed on the left arm, the air hose
runs down the middle of the crook of the
arm to the device. This automatically po-
sitions the 4 cm long artery marking cen-
trally above the pulse position (Figure 3).
• When placed on the right arm, the cuff
must be rotated to the left until the artery
marking is on the pulse position. The air
hose then runs along the inner side of the
upper arm (Figure 4).
• The cuff should not be too tight. You
should be able to insert two fingers be-
tween the arm and the cuff. Tip:
- Angle the arm slightly
- Slightly tense the upper arm muscle
- This increases the circumference of the
arm slightly
• Now pull the free end of the cuff tight and
close the Velcro fastener (Figure 5).
• Check that the measurement arrow on the
cuff is within the "Marking for arm circum-
ference" on the cuff edge (Figure 6).
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Operating the device
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Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 5
Operating the device
• Connect the plug of the cuff to the cuff
connection on the left-hand side of the
device. Ensure that the plug is fully insert-
ed into the device.
• Place the arm with the cuff on a table
so that it is loosely stretched out and hold it very still during the
measurement, do not talk. The palm of your hand should be facing
upwards.

8. Body position during the measurement

The measurement should preferably be performed in a sitting position.
Measurements in a lying position are also permitted in exceptional
cases. The body must be in a relaxed position.

Measurement in a sitting position

• Sit at a table (preferably at the height of a dining
table, not a coffee table).
• Sit with your back against the backrest of the
chair.
• Rest your entire lower arm on the table with the
palm facing upwards.
• Put your feet on the floor and do not cross your legs.
Measurement in a lying position
• Lie on your back. Look up at the ceiling dur-
ing the measurement. Keep still and do not
move.
• Ensure that the measuring point on the upper arm is approximate-
ly level with your heart. If the measuring point is lower than the
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Figure 6
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