Medisana MTC 51139 Information Guide

1. Push the end piece of the air tube into the hole on the unit 

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prior to use.

Ensure that the hose is not damaged and is securely attached. The blood
pressure monitor is intended for use as a table-top unit.

2. Slide the open end of the cuff through the metal bracket so that the Velcro

fastener is on the outside.

3. Open the cuff 

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so as to create a cylindrical shape.

4. Slide the cuff over your left upper arm. Position the air hose 

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in the midd-

le of your arm in line with your middle finger (a).

5. Place your arm on the table with the palm uppermost. The lower edge of

the cuff should be 1 - 2 cm above the crease of the elbow (b). Pull the cuff
tight (c) and close the Velcro fastener.

6. Avoid creating a space between arm and cuff. It may falsify the measured

result.

7. Measure the pulse on your bare arm. If wearing tight clothing, ensure that

the circulation in the arm is not impaired when rolling up the sleeve.

8. Only position the cuff on the right arm if it cannot be used on the left arm.

Always carry out measurements on the same arm.

• Carry out the measurement whilst seated.
• Relax your arm and place it comfortably, on a

table for instance.

• Ensure that the cuff is at heart height.
•  Keep still during the measurement: do not move

and do not talk as this may alter the measure-
ments.

• In special cases the measurement

can also be taken lying down.

• Lie on your back and relax for at

least 5 minutes and also relax your
arm.

• Ensure that the cuff is at heart height. Differing heights affect the accuracy

of the measurement.

• Keep still during the measurement: do not move and do not talk as this may

alter the measurements. 

1-2 cm

a

b

c

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