Correct Measuring Posture; When There Is No Table; Pressure Measurement While Lying - Nissei WS-1011 Instruction Manual

CORRECT MEASURING POSTURE

Correct posture for measurement
1. Sit on a chair.
2. Lift your left hand slightly palm up and place your elbow on the table.
3. Place the cuff at heart level by placing the forearm case or a folded towel (fi g.5).
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When there is no table

1. Sit on a chair.
2. Place the cuff at heart level, lightly pressing his left hand to his chest (fi g.6).
3. During the measurement, keep the left hand slightly with your right hand.
Fig.6

Pressure measurement while lying

1. Lie on your back.
2. Place the cuff at heart level, using a case or a folded towel (fi g.7).
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The results of measurements can vary slightly depending on the posture during the measurement.
Measurements should be held at the same wrist in the same position.
If the cuff is below (above) in relation to the heart, the measurements will be overstated (understated).
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