Beurer BM 40 Instructions For Use Manual page 23

This cuff is suitable for you if the
index mark ( ) is within the OK
range after fitting the cuff on the
upper arm.
If the measurement is performed on the right upper arm,
the line should be located on the inside of your elbow. En-
sure that your arm is not pressing on the line.
Blood pressure may vary between the right and left arm, which
may mean that the measured blood pressure values are differ-
ent. Always perform the measurement on the same arm.
If the values between the two arms are significantly different,
please consult your doctor to determine which arm should be
used for the measurement
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.
Adopting the 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.
Performing the blood pressure measurement
• As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the pos-
ture in which you want to perform the measurement.
• Start the device with the START/STOP button
Following the display check, during which all numbers
light up, the cuff inflates automatically.
• The cuff is inflated to 190 mmHg. The cuff's air pres-
sure is slowly released. If you already recognise a ten-
dency for high blood pressure, you should reinflate the
cuff and increase the cuff's pressure again. As soon
as a pulse is detected, the pulse symbol
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flashes.