Correct Posture And Position; Applying The Wrist Monitor - Hartmann Tensoval Instructions For Use Manual

ample, press M1 (+) twice to set
the time to 14:00. Once the desired
number of hours has been set,
store it by pressing the START/STOP
button. Now the number on the
right flashes. Here you can change
the minutes display. Once the
desired number of minutes has
been reached, store it by pressing
the START/STOP button. All of your
personal settings have now been
saved completely.
3.3 Correct posture and
position
Measurements can be taken on
the right or left arm. The arm
giving higher readings should be
used for long-term blood pres-
sure monitoring.
The device must be placed at the
level of the heart to give an
accurate measurement result. To
do this, hold the cuff at the level
of the heart, supporting the arm
at the elbow.
Be sure to rest for 5 minutes
before taking blood pressure
measurements.
Do not talk or move during the
measuring procedure. This may
lead to false measurements.
You should take your blood
pressure in a quiet place, in a
relaxed seated position.
You should wait an hour before
taking measurements after
having coffee or smoking.
Do not take your blood pressure
after taking a bath or exercising.
If you feel an urge to urinate,
you should go to the toilette
before taking measurements.

3.4 Applying the wrist monitor

Measurement should be taken on
the naked wrist which usually has
the higher blood pressure value. If
you are unsure which arm to use,
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