TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
☞Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
☞ment.Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measure-
☞Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.
☞Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure pressure.
☞Do not talk during measurement.
☞Do not cross legs and keep you feet flat on floor during measurement.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 
5.Press the START button. As the cuff pressurizes, measurement will begin and the Cuff Inflation Meter will show on the display screen. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight.
NOTE: If an appropriate pressure is not obtained, the device automatically starts to inflate again.
NOTE: If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press the START button again.
6.When the inflation is complete, the deflation starts automatically and the ❤ blinks, indicating that the measurement is in progress. Once the pulse is detected, the symbol flashes with each pulse beat.
NOTE: If an appropriate pressure is not obtained, the device automatically starts to inflate again.
Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1.Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart.
Cuff
Tube
7.When the measurement is complete, the systolic
and diastolic pressure readings and pulse rate | SYSTOLIC | |
are displayed. |
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The cuff deflates and the monitor automatically | DIASTOLIC | |
shuts off after 60 seconds, or you can turn it off | PULSE | |
by pressing the START button. | ||
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2.Lay left arm on the table, palm up and thread
cuff end through metal loop, smooth side against arm. Then position the tube
3.Pull the end of the cuff to tighten it, fold back the extra
material, and fasten securely. The cuff should be snug but not too tight. You should be able to insert two fingers between the cuff and your arm.
IMPORTANT: Measure pressure at the same time each day.
4. Confirm that the index 
points within the proper fit range.
| Index and Proper Fit range |
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8.The reading is then stored into memory. See page
9.Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the chart in the back of the manual, indicating date and time of measure- ment. Additional logbook charts can be downloaded and printed for free at www.LifeSourceOnline.com or in Canada, www.autocontrol.com.
We advise that you record the date and time after each measurement because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on single or sporadic readings but on a pattern over time.
NOTE: Allow at least 5 minutes between measurements on the same person.
In Canada - Auto Control Medical |