Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer BC 81 Instruction Manual

6. Measuring blood pressure

WARNING:
• Proper cuff size is important for accurate
measurements. Only use the device on
adults who have the right wrist circumfer-
ence for this instrument.
This unit includes a wrist blood pressure monitor
with a cuff size of 5.3 in to 9.1 in (13.5 cm to 23
cm).
6.1 Attaching the cuff
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• Remove any clothing or jewelry from your left
lower arm. Ensure that blood circulation in
the arm is not restricted by tight clothing or
similar items.
Place the cuff on the inside of your wrist with
your palm facing upwards.
• Fasten the cuff with the hook-and-loop strip
so that the upper edge of the device is posi-
tioned approx. 0.4 in (1 cm) below the bottom
of your hand.
• The cuff must be fitted snugly around your
wrist, but must not constrict blood flow.
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