User Selection; The Measurement Procedure; Before Measuring - ADC 6016 Instruction Manual

4.4. User selection:

This advanced blood pressure monitor allows you to track blood
pressure readings for 2 individuals independently.
a) Before measurement make sure you
set the unit for the intended user. The
unit can track results for 2 individuals.
(User 1, User 2)
b) The unit is preset to User 1. Push and
hold the TIME button for 4 seconds to
initiate the user selection.
c) When the user icon is flashing, press
the MEMORY button to toggle
between users.
d) When the correct user is selected wait
three seconds for the user icon to stop
flashing. The monitor is now ready for
use.
e) Repeat the procedure again to change
users again.
+ Further Information
With each press of the button (TIME,
MEMORY) one input is made (e.g. switching over from
hours to minutes, or altering the value by 1). However, if you keep
the respective button depressed, you can switch more quickly to the
desired mode, or find the desired value respectively.
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5. THE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

5.1. Before measuring:

• Avoid eating, and smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly
before the measurement. All these factors influence the measurement
result. Try and find time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quiet
atmosphere for about ten minutes before the measurement.
• Always measure on the same wrist (normally left).
• Attempt to carry out the measurements regularly at the same time
of day, since blood pressure changes during the course of the day.
5.2. Common sources of error:
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Note:
Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same
conditions! These are normally always quiet conditions.
• All efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase blood
1 pressure. Make sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position and do
not activate any of the muscles in the measurement arm during the
measurement. Use a cushion for support if necessary.
• If the wrist artery lies considerably lower (higher) than the heart, an
erroneously higher (lower) blood pressure will be measured! (Each
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15cm/6" difference in height results in a measurement error of
10mmHg!)
• A loose cuff causes false measurement values.
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective
arm, which can lead to false results. Correctly executed blood pressure
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measurements should therefore first be repeated after a 5 minute
pause or after the arm has been held up in order to allow the accumu-
lated blood to flow away (after at least 3 minutes).
5.3. Fitting the cuff
a)Remove all objects and jewelry (e.g.
wristwatch) from the wrist in use. Put the
cuff over the wrist with the monitor face
on the inside of the wrist.
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