Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer BC 16 Instructions For Use Manual

4. Applying the blood pressure computer
• Apply the blood pressure computer to the inside of the left wrist.
• Ensure that the wrist is unclothed.
• Close the cuff with the Velcro fastener, so that the
top margin of the computer is about 10 mm below
the ball of the thumb (see illustration).
• The cuff must be placed tightly around the wrist but
must not constrict.

5. Measuring blood pressure

• Sit in a relaxed position.
• Ensure that your arm is supported and bend it so that it is at the level of your heart
(see illustration).
• Before measurement allow an adequate relaxation time of 5 minutes.
• Press the "User-Switching" key to select a memory zone, and press the "
to start measurement in the chosen memory zone. After checking the display with
all digits lighting up, the monitor will automatically inflate.
• The cuff will now inflate automatically to 180 mmHg.
• When the 180 mmHg pressure is reached, the pressure is automatically released from the cuff.
• If the preset pressure of 180 mmHg is inadequate during inflation, the device automatically pumps up to a
higher pressure.
• Your blood pressure readings and pulse rate will then appear in the display.
• To switch off and release the pressure, press the ON/OFF/START Key again.
• If you forget to switch off the computer, it will switch off automatically after 1 minute.
• You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing the ON/OFF/START-button.
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