Operating Procedures; Connecting The Cuff To The Monitor; Body Posture During Measurement; Applying The Cuff - Eks Vision 0301 Bedienungsanleitung

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Operating procedures

BATTERY
• Insert 4 x "AA 1,5V" size batteries in the battery compartment at
the back of the unit. Make sure that the polarities are placed
correctly. Fig. 1.
• The LCD will not display anything at this point.
• When the LCD shows the battery symbol, replace all batteries
with new ones.
• Rechargeable batteries are not suitable for this monitor.
• Remove the batteries if the monitor is not to be used for a
month or more to avoid damage from battery leakage.
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Connecting the cuff to the monitor

Insert the cuff tubing connector into the socket on the left side of the monitor. Make sure that the
connector is completely inserted to avoid air leakage during blood pressure measurements.

Body posture during measurement

Sitting measurement
a. Sit with your feet flat on the floor.
b. Place your arm, palm upwards, on a flat surface or table.
c. The cuff should be at the same level as your heart.
Lying down measurement
d. Lie on your back.
e. Place your arm straight along your side with your palm upwards.
f. The cuff should be at the same level as your heart.
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Applying the cuff

a. Remove tight fitting clothing from the upper arm.
b. Place the cuff around the arm 1-2cm above the
elbow joint.
c. If sitting, place your hand, palm upwards, on a flat
surface such as a table.
d. Position the air tube in the middle of your arm in
line with your middle finger. Fig. 3
Note: The red strip on the cuff should be facing
downwards towards your hand. Fig. 2
e. Pulling the cuff end through the medal loop
(the cuff is packaged like this already), turn it
outward (away from your body) and tighten it and
fasten with the Velcro strip.
f. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around
your arm. You should be able to insert one finger
between your arm and the cuff.
Note:
• Measure on the same arm each time.
• Stay quiet and calm for 5 minutes before
blood pressure measurement.
• Do not move your arm, body or the monitor and do not move the
rubber tube during measurement.
• If the cuff becomes dirty, remove it from the monitor and clean it by hand with a mild detergent and
rinse it thoroughly in cold water. Never dry the cuff in a clothes dryer or iron it.
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