Taking A Measurement - Braun Truescan Plus BPW4300 Handbuch

Key rules for accurate blood pressure
measurements
Correct handling is key for obtaining accurate measuring results!
• Always take readings at the same time of day, ideally in the
morning, under the same conditions.
• Do not measure within 30 minutes after smoking, coff ee or tea
consumption.
• Take off wrist watch and jewelry before fi tting the appliance on
the measuring arm.
• While taking a measurement, sit down, relax, keep still, espe-
cially the hand and fi ngers of the measuring arm, do not move
or speak.
• Hold the appliance at heart level during the measurement.
• Wait approximately 3 minutes before repeating a measure-
ment.

Taking a measurement

For a reliable blood pressure measurement, please follow the
instructions below. Apply the cuff on your left wrist, when taking
a measurement. The device can also be used on your right wrist.
1. Place the monitor housing on the slim side of your bare
forearm with the monitor facing up. Keep the required 2 cm
distance to your palm line.
2. Fasten the cuff on your wrist. Make sure that the cuff fi ts
2.0 cm
tightly.
3. Press the red on/off button (C).
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