Attaching The Cuff; Body Position During The Measurement - uebe Visomat Comfort 20 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 positions the 4 cm long
artery marking centrally 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
between 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
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Operating the device
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Figure 5
Operating the device
arm circumference" on the cuff edge
(Figure 6).
• Connect the plug of the cuff to the cuff
connection on the left-hand side of
the device. Ensure that the plug is fully
inserted 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 measure-
ment, 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
during the measurement. Keep still and
do not move.
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Figure 6
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