Beurer BM 65: 5. Measuring blood pressure Positioning cuff

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To prevent possible damage to the device, the blood

The cuff should be placed on the

pressure monitor must only be used with the mains part

upper arm so that the lower edge

described here.

is 2 to 3 cm above the bend of the

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Insert the mains part into the connection provided for

elbow and above the artery. The

this purpose on the right-hand side of the blood pressure

tube should be in line with the

monitor. The mains part must only be connected to the

centre of the palm.

mains voltage that is specified on the type plate.

Now place the free end of the cuff

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Then insert the mains plug of the mains part into the

snugly, but not too tightly, around

mains socket.

the arm, and fix it with the Velcro

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After using the blood pressure monitor, unplug the mains

fastener. The cuff should be fitted

part from the mains socket first and then disconnect it

tight enough to allow just two fin-

from the blood pressure monitor. As soon as you unplug

gers to fit beneath the cuff.

the mains part, the blood pressure monitor loses the

Insert the cuff tubing into the socket

date and time setting but the saved measurements are

for the cuff attachment.

retained.

Important: The device may only be

operated with the original cuffs. The

5. Measuring blood pressure

device comes with 2 cuffs: a stand-

Please ensure the device is at room temperature before

ard cuff for arm circumferences of 22 to 30 cm and a larger

measuring.

cuff for upper arm circumferences of 30 to 42 cm.

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.

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