Measurement Procedure; Before Measurement - ADC 6021 User Manual

Position "1" and to select Averaging Mode, upwards to Position "3". If
you select 1 then only one measurement will be taken. If you select 3, the
unit will inflate and deflate three times resulting in one final average
measurement.
4.5. Select the User (6022, 6023 models only)
This blood pressure monitor is designed to store 99 measurements for
each of two users. Before taking a measurement, be certain that the correct
user has been selected.
a) With the unit off, press and hold the Time/Date button for 3 seconds
until the user icon in the upper left corner of the LCD screen flashes.
b) Press the Memory button to toggle between users.
c) Press the On/Off/Start button to make your selection.
4.6. DC® veraging Mode Technology™ (6022, 6023 models only)
• In ADC® Averaging Mode Technology™, three measurements are automatically taken in
succession and the result then automatically analyzed and displayed. Because your blood
pressure constantly fluctuates, a result determined in this way is more reliable than one pro-
duced by a single measurement.
• After pressing the On/Off/Start button the selected ADC® Averaging Mode Technology™ ap-
pears in the display as the --
• The bottom right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2, or 3 to indicate which of the 3
measurements is currently being taken.
• There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements (15 seconds are adequate accord-
ing to "Blood Pressure Monitoring, 2001, 6:145-147" for oscillometric instruments). A
countdown indicates the remaining time and a beep will sound 5 seconds before the 2nd and
3rd readings will begin.
• The individual results from measurements 1, 2 and 3 are not initially displayed.
• If you want to see each of the individual readings making up a triplicate reading, turn the unit
off, then press and hold the Memory button for 3 seconds immediately after a ADC® Averag-
ing Mode Technology™ measurement. Note: You can only see the individual readings one
time immediately following an Averaging Mode measurement. See section 5.4 g.
• Do not remove the cuff between measurements.

5. Measurement Procedure

Note: You should always be seated before and during measurement.

5.1. Before measurement:

• Avoid eating and smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before measurement. These
factors influence the measurement result. Find time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a quiet
atmosphere for about ten minutes before taking a measurement.
• Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm.
• Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
• Always compare measurements taken at the same time of day, since blood pressure changes
during the course of the day, as much as 20-40 mmHg.
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