LifeSource UA-789 manual Keys to Successful Monitoring

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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

Answers to Why Your Readings Are Different Between Home and at the Doctor’s Office

Why are my readings different between home and at a doctor’s office?

Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting may be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is known as White Coat Hypertension.

When I bring my monitor to a doctor’s office, why do I get a dif- ferent measurement from my monitor to that taken by a doctor or nurse?

The healthcare professional may be using a different sized cuff. The size of the bladder inside the cuff is critical for the accuracy of the measurement. This may give you a different reading. A cuff too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure. There may also be other factors that can cause the difference in measurements.

Keys to Successful Monitoring:

Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recommend that you are consistent in your daily measurement routine:

Measure at the same time every day.

Sit in the same chair/position.

Do not cross legs and keep your feet flat on the floor.

Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.

Use the correct cuff size to get an accurate reading.

Sit still during measurement – no talking, eating or sudden movements.

Record your measurement in a logbook.

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Contents Blood Pressure Monitor Page Precautions Important informationFast. Easy. Accurate TABLE OF CONTENTS What Display Symbols Mean Display Symbol Condition/CauseMonitor Components HOW UA-789 Works Before you startSELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF Size Attaching the cuff to the monitorAdjusting the Built-in Clock Taking Your Blood PressureSetting the Alarm Taking Your bLOOD Pressure Cuff Size Indicator on the LifeSource AccuFit CuffTips for Blood Pressure Monitoring Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps Manual override of systolic pressure setting What is AN Irregular HeartBeat About cuff inflation MeterAbout Pressure Rating Indicator About Average ReadingAbout Memory To retrieve readings, follow these simple stepsConnecting the AC adapter to the monitor Using the Monitor with AC AdapterDisconnecting the AC adapter from the monitor What Affects Blood Pressure? What Is Blood Pressure?ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure?Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults JNC7 Classification Table for adults within the U.SWhy Measure Blood Pressure at Home? What Is Hypertension?Can Hypertension Be Controlled? Keys to Successful Monitoring How Do I Record My Blood Pressure? Establishing Baseline MeasurementsCustomer Support Tools Online Troubleshooting Problem Probable cause Corrective actionSpecifications Weight .3 oz g without batteriesFor Canadian Residents, please contact Auto Control Medical Contact InformationMedical Division of A&D Engineering, Inc L5N 5R8 CanadaWe Can Help
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