Golden Rules For Blood Pressure Measurement; Application Of The Cuff; Measuring The Blood Pressure - Hartmann Tensoval duo control Instructions For Use Manual

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3.3 10 golden rules for blood pressure
measurement
1. Rest for approx. 5 minutes
5 min
before measurement. Even
deskwork increases blood
pressure by an average of
approx. 6 mmHg systolic and
5 mmHg diastolic.
2. Do not consume any nicotine
or coffee up to one hour before
measurement.
3. Do not measure when you have
a strong urge to urinate. A full
bladder can lead to an increase
in blood pressure of approx.
10 mmHg.
4. Take measurements from the
naked upper arm and while
sitting comfortably upright.
5. In the case of using a wrist
monitor, hold the cuff at heart
level during the measuring
procedure. The cuff of an upper
arm monitor is automatically
placed on the correct level on
the arm.
6. Please do not talk or move
during the measuring procedure.
Talking increases the values by
approx. 6 – 7 mmHg.
7. Wait at least one minute
between two measurements,
1 min
so that the vessels are relieved
from pressure in preparation
for a new measurement.
8. Enter the values in the blood
pressure diary: note down the
measured values, together with
any drugs taken, date and time
in your blood pressure diary.
9. Take measurements regularly.
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Even if your values have
improved, you should continue
to check them for monitoring
purposes.
10. Always take measurements at
the same time of day. Because
a person has approx. 100,000
different blood pressure values
every day, individual measure-
ments have no significance.
Only regular measurements at
the same time each day over
a longer period of time allow
a meaningful assessment of
blood pressure values.
Further information:
You should take your blood pressure in a quiet
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place, in a relaxed and comfortable seated
position.
Measurement can be taken on the right or
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left arm. The arm giving higher readings
should be used for long-term blood pressure
monitoring.
Always measure on the same arm and place
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your forearm in a relaxed position on a
support.

3.4 Application of the cuff

Before you apply the cuff, insert the red cuff
connector into the red cuff socket on the left
side of the device.
Measurement must be taken on the naked upper
arm. If your cuff is completely open, thread the
end of the cuff through the metal hoop, so as to
form a loop. In this instance, the Velcro fastener
must be on the outside. Grasp the cuff by the
grip tab (see illustration on the inside cover of
the instructions for use) and wrap it over the
upper arm.
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The recess (see illustration in the inside cover of
the instructions for use) in the cuff, opposite the
grip tab, should lie in the centre of the crook of
the arm. The tube should lie in the crook of the
arm, pointing towards the hand.
Now lightly bend your arm, take the free end of
the cuff, wrap it firmly round your arm and close
the Velcro fastener.
The cuff should be firm but not too tight.
You should be able to push two fingers
between the arm and the cuff.
Make sure that the tube is not kinked or
damaged.
Important: The correct application of the
cuff is essential for the correct measure-
ment result. The marking on the edge of the cuff
helps you to choose the correct cuff size. The
white arrow must point to an area within the
sizing scale. If the white arrow is outside the
scale, you need another cuff size (see Chapter 10
"Accessories and spare parts").
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4. Measuring the blood pressure

We recommend that you measure your blood
pressure while sitting with your back supported
by the back of the chair. Place both feet flat on
the floor and the legs next to each other. Your
legs should not be crossed. Place your forearm
with the palm relaxed upwards on a support and
make sure the cuff is at the level of the heart.
Do not switch the device on until the cuff has
been applied, otherwise the cuff can become
damaged through the resulting excess pressure.
Press the START/STOP button.
The display of all display elements, followed by a
flashing part of the progress bar, shows that the
device is carrying out a self test and is ready for
use.
Subsequently, automatic
inflation begins. Three short
beeps indicate that the
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necessary inflation pressure
has been reached and that
measurement is starting.
Then the measuring procedure begins with the
release of air.
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