Measurement with the Desired Systolic Pressure

Measurements

Measurement with the Desired Systolic Pressure

If your systolic pressure is expected to exceed 230 mmHg or you use the optional small cuff, use this procedure.

1.Place the cuff on the arm (preferably the left arm). At heart level

Press and hold the

START

button

until a number about

30 to 40

mmHg

Press and hold the button

higher than your expected systolic

pressure appears.

Release the button

at the desired

Release the

START

button to start

systolic pressure

measurement,

when

the

desired

number is reached. Then continue to

Refer to the previous page

measure your blood pressure as

for measurement

described on the previous page.

Notes for Proper Measurement

Sit down in a comfortable position. Place the arm to be used for the measurement on a table or other support so that the center of the cuff will be at the same height as your heart.

Relax for about five or ten minutes before taking a measurement. If you are excited or depressed by emotional stress, the measurement will reflect this stress as a higher (or lower) than normal blood pressure reading and the pulse reading will usually be faster than normal.

An individual's blood pressure varies constantly, depending on what you are doing and what you have eaten. What you drink can have a very strong and rapid effect on your blood pressure.

This device bases its measurements on the heartbeat. If you have a very weak or irregular heartbeat, the device may have difficulty determining your blood pressure.

Should the device detect a condition that is abnormal, it will stop the measurement and display an error symbol. See page 5 for the description of symbols.

This blood pressure monitor is intended for use by adults only. Consult with your physician before using this device on a child. A child should not use this device unattended.

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