5. Attaching the appliance |
Use the appliance only on persons whose wrist 'fits' the pressure sleeve. The sleeve must be attached lightly and closed firmly with the Velcro fastener. If ...
-the wrist is too thin, it may not be possible to pump up the pressure sleeve sufficiently, and in this case an exact measurement is not possible.
-the wrist is too thick, it may not be possible to fasten the pressure sleeve firmly enough and, in this case too, an exact measurement is possible.
Important: Do not use the appliance if you have any injuries or lesions to the wrist. These could be aggravated by the pressure when the sleeve is pumped up.
A measurement of blood pressure can only be meaningful if the blood circulation has settled. You should therefore be seated calmly, and wait for about 3 to 5 minutes before taking a measurement.
Attach the appliance to the inside of the wrist, as shown.
Close the Velcro fastener firmly, but in such a way that the sleeve is applied evenly all round.
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