A&D UA-704 manual What is AN Irregular HEARTBEAT?

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

9.When the correct pressurization has been reached, the automatic exhaust mechanism will gradually reduce the pressure in the cuff. Sit quietly during measurement. The symbol will blink with your pulse beat.

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NOTE: Exhaust rate cannot be adjusted during measurement. If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press the exhaust valve to release the pressure in the cuff.

10.When is flashing, indicating that the measurement

is complete, your systolic pressure will appear on the left and your diastolic pressure on the right of the display screen, alternating with pulse rate reading.

11.Press the exhaust valve to release the excess air from the cuff. The monitor shuts off automatically in about 30 seconds. You can also press START button to shut off the monitor.

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12.Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the chart (see page E-13), indicating date and time of measurement. Additional logbook charts can be downloaded and printed for free at www.lifesourceonline.com or 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 three minutes between measurements on the same person.

WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT?

The UA-704 Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you relax, remain still and refrain from talking during measurements.

NOTE: We recommend contacting your physician if you see this symbol frequently.

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