Reading The Set Date; The Measurement Procedure; Before Measuring; Common Sources Of Error - ADC 6014 Instruction Manual

9. Press the USER/TIME button again. The last
two characters (minutes) now blink.
10. The minutes can now be entered by pressing
the MEMORY button. (Example: 30 presses
advances the time from 0 to 30 minutes)

5. THE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

5.1. Before measuring:

• Avoid eating, and smoking, as well as all forms of exertion, directly before the measurement. All these
factors influence the measurement result. Try and find time to relax by sitting in an armchair or lying down
in a quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes before the measurement.
• Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm.
• Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
• Take measurements regularly at the same time of day, since blood pressure changes during the course of
the day.

5.2. Common sources of error:

Note: Comparable blood pressure measurements always require the same conditions!
Conditions should always be quiet.
• All efforts by the user to support the arm can increase 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.
• If the cuff lies considerably lower or higher than the heart, an erroneously high or low blood
pressure will be measured! Each 15cm (6") difference in height results in a measurement error of
10 mmHg!
• Cuffs that are too narrow or too short result in false measurement values. Selecting the correct cuff is
extremely important. Cuff size is dependent upon the circumference of the arm (measured in the center).
The permissible range is printed on the cuff. If this is not suitable for your use, contact ADC
size is sold separately.
Note: Only use clinically approved ADC
• A loose cuff or a protruding air pocket 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 a 5 minute pause or after your arm has been held
up in order to allow the accumulated blood to flow away (for about 3 minutes).
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4.6. Reading the set date

After all settings have been made, press the
USER/TIME button once. The date is briefly
displayed and then the time. The input is now
confirmed and the clock begins to run.
® Original Cuffs!

5.3. Fitting the cuff

a) Position the cuff flat on a table with the hook and loop
adhesive side down. Pass the end of the cuff through
the metal ring so that a loop is formed. The hook &
loop closure must be facing outward. (Ignore this step
if the cuff has already been prepared - Figure 1).
b) Place the cuff over the left upper arm so that the tube
points in the direction of the lower arm (Figure 2).
c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain that
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the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately 3/4 to 1"
(2 to 3 cm) above the elbow and that the tube is closer
to the inner side of the arm (Figure 3).
Important! The 1" white bar on the cuff must lie exactly over
the brachial artery, which runs down the inner side of the arm
(Figure 4).
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d) Tighten the cuff by pulling on the free end and close the
cuff by affixing the hook and loop closure (Figure 5).
e) The cuff should be snug on the upper arm and there
should be enough space to fit 2 fingers between the
arm and the cuff. Clothing must not restrict the arm;
any piece of clothing that does must be removed.
Cuffs that don't fit properly result in false measurement
values. Measure your arm circumference if you are not
sure of proper fit. A larger size cuff is available..
f) Lay the arm on a table (palm upward) so that the cuff is
at the same height as the heart (Figure 7).
Make sure that the tube is not kinked (Figure 8).
g) Remain seated quietly for at least two minutes before
you begin the measurement.
Comment: If it is not possible to fit the cuff to the left
® . A larger cuff
arm, it can also be placed on the right arm. However, all
future measurments should be made using the same arm.
Comparable blood pressure measurements always require
the same conditions.
(Figure 1)
(Figure 2)
3/4"- 1"
(Figure 3)
(Figure 4) cuff
tube
1" white mark
proper cuff placement
(inside of inner arm)
(Figure 5)
(Figure 6)
(Figure 7)
(Figure 8)
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