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4.  Carrying out a measurement

4.1.  Before the measurement

•  Avoid eating, 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 in a quite atmosphere for about ten minutes before the measurement.

•   Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm.
•   Measure always on the same wrist (normally left).
•  Attempt to carry out the measurements regularly at the same time of day, since the blood- 

pressure changes during the course of the day.

4.2.  Common sources of error
 Note: 
 

Comparable blood-pressure measurements always require the same conditions!

These are normally always quiet conditions.

•  All efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase the 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 arm artery lies considerably lower (higher) than the heart, an erroneously higher (lower) 

blood-pressure will be measured! (Each 15 cm 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 of extraordinary importance. The cuff size is dependent upon the 
circumference of the arm (measured in the centre). The permissible range is printed on the 
cuff. If this is not suitable for your use, please contact your dealer.

Note: 

Only use clinically approved

 Original-Cuffs!

•  A loose cuff or a sideways protruding air-pocket causes false measurement values.