Elta BM122 Instruction Manual page 19

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CORRECT BODY POSTURE DURING MEASUREMENT
To obtain as accurate a reading as possible, always remember to hold the sleeve at the same
height as the heart. If the sleeve is higher or lower than the heart this causes deviations from
your actual blood pressure.
Measuring blood pressure while sitting:
• Place your elbow on the table or other surface.
• The sleeve should be at the same height as your heart. If necessary, place a cushion or a
book underneath your lower arm. Keep your arm and the rest of your body in a relaxed
position.
• Any exertion on the body, such as drinking, eating, talking, making or receiving telephone
calls, etc., leads to incorrect measurements and should therefore be avoided.
Brachial
DESCRIPTION OF THE SYMBOLS IN THE DISPLAY
Artery
Symbol in
the display
This symbol appears when an
ERROR
accurate measurement is
impossible.
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Condition/ Cause
This symbol appears when the
pulse value is detected (blinking)
together with a sound.
This icon appears when the
batteries are almost empty or have
been inserted incorrectly.
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Corrective measures
Replace all old batteries with
new ones. Always observe the
correct polarity (+ and -) of the
batteries while inserting them.
Repeat the measurement.
Make sure that the sleeve is
attached properly and your
body posture is accurate.