4.Using the Monitor
4.2Taking a Reading
1.Press the O/I START button and remain still, the cuff will start to inflate automatically.
As the cuff begins to inflate, the monitor automatically deter- mines your ideal inflation level. Remain still and do not talk until measurement is completed.
Note: Do not inflate the cuff if it is not wrapped around your arm.
2.Inflation stops automatically and measurement is started.
As the cuff slowly deflates, decreasing numbers appear on the display and the Heart- beat display flashes at every heartbeat.
In rare circumstances, the monitor might
3. When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates and your blood pres- sure and pulse rate are displayed.
Note: The monitor automatically stores the blood pressure readings and pulse rate along with date and time of measurement in its memory.
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