Correct Position For Taking Readings - Medisana CardioDock 2 Instruction Manual

5 Operation
5.1 Putting on the upper arm pressure cuff
First attach the free end of the cuff's air tube to the designated
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
connector
Slip the preformed cuff over the bare left upper arm.
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Position the air hose in the middle of
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your arm in line with your middle
finger (ill.1 a). The lower edge of the
cuff should be 1 - 2 cm above the
crease of the elbow (ill.1b). Pull the
cuff tight and close the Velcro fastener
(ill.1 c).
Only position the cuff on the right arm if it cannot be used on the
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left arm. Always carry out measurements on the same arm.

5.2 Correct position for taking readings

If possible, take the reading while seated.
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Relax your arm and place it comfortably, on a table for instance.
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Keep still during the measurement: Do not move and do not talk as
this may alter the measurements.
The correct measuring position when sitting is shown in ill.2.
In special cases the measurement can also be taken when lying
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down. The correct measuring position when lying down is shown in
ill.3.
The cuff should always be at the same height as your heart.
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GB
on the unit.
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Ill.2 Ill.3
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Ill.1 b
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1-2 cm
a
c