Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer BM 26 Instructions For Use Manual

Proceed as follows to set the date and time:
• Confirm twice using the SET button.
• Use the + or - buttons to first set the month 1–12, and then
confirm using the SET button.
• Set the day/hour/minute and confirm each using the SET
button.
Press the button to exit the settings mode.

5. Measuring blood pressure

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.
The cuff should be placed on the
upper arm so that the lower edge is 2
to 3 cm above the bend of the elbow
and above the artery. The tube should
be in line with the centre of the palm.
Now place the free end of the cuff
snugly, but not too tightly, around the
arm, and fix it with the Velcro
fastener. The cuff should be fitted
tight enough to allow just two fingers
to fit beneath the cuff.
Insert the cuff tubing into the socket
for the cuff attachment.
Important: The instrument should only be operated with the
original cuff. The cuff is suitable for an arm circumference of
22 to 35 cm.
A larger cuff for upper arm circumferences from 30 to 42 cm is
available from retailers or the service address under order no.
162.973.
Correct posture
• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other­
wise there may be divergences.
• You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying down.
Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with your heart.
• To carry out a blood pressure measurement, make sure you
are sitting comfortably with your arms and back leaning on
something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the
ground.
• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still
during the measurement and not talk.
Select memory
Press the SET button. Select the desired storage space by
pressing the -/+ function buttons. You have 4 memories with
30 spaces each to store the measurements of 4 different peo­
ple separately or to separate measurements taken in the morn­
ing and at night. Confirm your selection with the button
17
.