B Common Sources Of Error; C Fitting The Wide Range Cuff - BIOS Diagnostics PROTOCOL PRECISION 12.0 Instruction Manual

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3.3B Common Sources of Error

All efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase the blood pressure. Make sure
you are in a comfortable, relaxed position and do not activate any of the muscles in the
measurement arm during the measurement. Use a cushion for support if necessary.
ATTENTION!
Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same conditions with
a peaceful and calm environment. Ensure that you take measurements under the
same conditions to obtain an accurate estimate of blood pressure variation patterns.
• If the arm artery lies considerably lower or higher than the heart, an erroneous value of blood
pressure is measured. Each 15 cm difference in height results in a measurement error of 10 mmHg.
• A loose cuff causes false measurement values.
• With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the arm, which can lead to false
results. Consecutive blood pressure measurements should be repeated after at least a 15
second pause or after the arm has been held up in order to allow the accumulated blood to
flow away.

3.3C Fitting the Wide Range Cuff

a) Put the end of the cuff (with fastener) through the metal
ring, making the cuff a cylinder. (Ignore this step if your
cuff is already set up.) Proper assembly allows the
Velcro to match up properly.
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b) Place the cuff around your bare arm. Make sure the
bottom edge of the cuff is about 1" (2-3 cm) above the
elbow joint. Adjust the cuff so that the rubber tubing
under the cuff lies over the brachial artery, which runs on
the inside of the arm. The red material should be over the
brachial artery.
c) Pull the cuff and tighten it by attaching the Velcro
fastener. Measure on your non-dominant arm, unless
there is a >10 mmHg difference with the other arm, in
which case use the arm with the higher pressure.
Date: February 12 2021
Customer: Thermor Ltd
Job Number: TH6151
Item Number: BD353
Designer: Alex Vranjesevic
Reason For Project:
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New Item:
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