Applying The Cuff; Measuring Posture - Topcom BPM WRIST 3500 User Manual

TOPCOM BPM Wrist 3500
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Applying the cuff

• Remove all jewelry.
Clothing sleeves should be rolled up and the cuff
should be wrapped on bare skin for correct
measurements. Apply the unit to your left wrist with
palm facing up.
• Make sure the edge of the cuff is about 1 cm from the
palm. In order to insure accurate-measurements.
• Fasten the velcro strap securely around your wrist so
there is no extra space between the cuff and the
wrist.
If the cuff is not wrapped tight enough, the
measurement values will be false.
• If your physician has diagnosed you with poor circulation on your left arm, place the cuff around
your right wrist.
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Measuring posture

• Relax your entire body, especially the area between your elbow and
fingers. Place your elbow on a table so that the cuff is at the same
level as your heart.
Your heart is located slightly below your arm
pit.
• If the cuff is not at the same level as your heart or if you can not keep
your arm completely still throughout the reading, use a soft object
such as folded towel to support your arm.
• Turn your palm upwards.Sit upright in a chair, and take 5-6 deep
breaths. Avoid leaning back while the measurements being taken.
10 Measurement
10.1 Important tips
• This monitor automatically switches off 1 minute after the last key
operation.
• To interrupt the measurement, simply press the START/STOP button
. The cuff will deflate immediately after a key is pressed.
• Do not measure your blood pressure immediately after consuming a large meal. To obtain more
accurate readings, please wait one hour before measuring.
• Do not smoke or drink alcohol before measuring your blood pressure.
• You should not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a measurement.
• It is important that you relax during measurement. Try to take 15-minutes rest before a reading.
• Do not take measurements if you are under stress or under tension.
• Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature. If you are feeling cold or hot, wait a while
before taking a measurement.
• If the monitor is stored at very low temperature (near freezing), have it placed at a warm location
for at least one hour before using it.
• Wait about 5 minutes before taking the next pressure measurement.
• During the measurement, do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles.
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