Maintenance, Recommended care and maintenance

Inflating the cuff: Close the bulb’s air valve by turning the air release valve clockwise. Squeeze the inflation bulb at a steady rate until the gauge’s needle points at approximately 30mmHg above the individual’s normal systolic pressure value. If the individual’s normal blood pressure is not known, it is recommended to inflate to 200mmHg.

Systolic blood pressure reading: Open the air release valve slowly by turning it counter-clockwise while holding the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the brachial artery. Proper deflation rate is vital for an accurate reading. The recommended deflation rate is 2-3mmHg per second, or a drop of one to two marks on the pressure gauge with each heartbeat. Do not keep the cuff inflated any longer than necessary. As the cuff begins to deflate, listen carefully with the stethoscope. Note the reading on the gauge as soon as a faint, rhythmic tapping or thumping sound is heard. The first sound is the systolic pressure reading. Always check with your health care provider to ensure readings are performed correctly.

Diastolic blood pressure reading: Allow the pressure to continue dropping at the same deflation rate. Note the reading on the gauge when the last audible thumping, swishing, or blowing sound is heard; this is the diastolic blood pressure reading. After a few seconds have passed and no audible thumping, swishing, or blowing sounds are heard, deflate the cuff using the air release valve completely. Remove the cuff and stethoscope from the arm.

Record the systolic and diastolic readings. Repeat the measurement two or more times to ensure accuracy. Only a patient’s physician is qualified to analyze blood pressure.

MAINTENANCE

Recommended care and maintenance:

Do not drop or pull excessively on the blood pressure unit or stethoscope components.

Never inflate beyond 300mmHg.

Do not expose this product to direct sunlight.

Do not place this product in contact with sharp objects which could pierce the material and cause damage.

Do not dismantle or disassemble this product.

Cleaning	Wipe off the blood pressure unit, stethoscope and bulb with a clean,
	damp cloth.

	Wash the cuff with soap and cold water, rinse and air dry.

Storage	Always deflate the cuff completely before storage.

	Store the complete instrument in the provided storage case.

Lumiscope Designer Professional Combo Kit with Sprague-Style Stethoscope