Applying the Cuff
•Insert the Cuff Plug into the Cuff Plug Jack
on the Monitor.
•Pull the Velcro tab so the cuff is laying flat with the Velcro facing up at you.
•Pull the cuff to the left of the metal ring to form an opening for your arm.
•Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approx.
0.5inch above elbow. The cuff tube should lie over the brachial artery on the
inside of the arm.
•If the cuff is properly positioned the tube should be running down your arm as in the illustration to the right.
•Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom edges are snug around your arm. Do not tighten to the point of being uncomfortable.
•When the cuff is positioned properly, press the Velcro firmly against the pile side of the cuff.
•Sit in a chair and place your arm on the table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart.
•Relax your arm and sit with your palm facing upward.
•Assure there are no kinks in the air tube.
Taking a Blood Pressure
Measurement
• Wrap the cuff around the arm (refer to previous page)
•Sit upright in a chair with feet flat on the floor.
• Press " " or " " button to select a particular memory zone then press the "START/STOP" button to start the measurement. The monitor will automatically inflate to the level that is right for you.
•When taking repeat measurements, make sure to select the same memory zone before pressing "START/STOP", so the measurement is registered to the appropriate memory.
• If the result of your Systolic or Diastolic rate of your reading result is greater than (not equal to) your set personalized level the DIGIT will flash. In addition the measurement that is out of range, either Systolic or Diastolic, will flash. If both are out of range both will flash.
If the result of your Systolic or Diastolic rate of your reading result is equal or less than your set personalized level a SMILING symbol will show out and flash on screen.
The appearance of this symbol,
, signifies that a certain pulse irreg- ularity was detected during the measurement. Talking, moving, shak- ing or an irregular pulse during the measurement can result in the appearance of this icon. Usually this is not a cause for concern, how- ever if the symbol appears often, we recommend you seek medical advice. The device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.
• To stop a reading in process, press the "START/STOP" button.
• Press and hold "Mode" button to check the
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