GENERAL REMARKS
General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure measurement
1.If the cuff is to be deflated quickly, depress “Exhaust button”.
2.The attached cuff is suited for an arm circumstance of 22 cm to 32 cm.
3.When attaching the cuff, the air hose should be placed on the inside of your arm on top of the arterial.
4.Self measurement is not therapy! In no case may you change the dosage of medication prescribed by your physician.
5.In preparation for blood pressure measurement, you should urinate and then remain relatively still for 10 to 15 minutes prior to measurement.
6.Exercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc., prior to measurement may affect the results.
7.Blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day. Measurement should be made regularly at the same time each day.
8.DO NOT be too impressed by the results of one measurement. Keep a record of blood pressure variations. Many reading tell a story.
9.Emotional stress may tend to cause blood pressure to rise.
For proper measure of blood pressure
1.Take a deep breath five or six times and then relax before measuring your blood pressure. If you are tense when taking the measurement, you will not get a valid reading.
2.Blood pressure will be elevated when you are in a worrisome or irritated state, suffering from lack of sleep or constipation, or after exercise or a meal.
3.Wrap the cuff around the arm and tighten it so that one finger may be inserted between the cuff and arm. (See page 12)
4.DO NOT measure blood pressure after bathing or drinking.
5.When you feel like relieving yourself, you should do so before measuring your blood pressure.
GENERAL REMARKS
6.Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is about 20°C. DO NOT measure blood pressure when it is too cold (below 10°C) or too hot (above 40°C) in the room.
7.DO NOT try to measure blood pressure immediately after drinking coffee or tea or smoking.
8.Measure blood pressure with a relaxed and quiet posture. Keep the center of the cuff at the level of your heart, and DO NOT move your arm or talk.
9.DO NOT measure blood pressure after the cuff has been on for a few minute, as your arm will have built up higher blood pressure, and you will not get valid reading.
10.Next figure shows the classification of blood pressure according to
Remarks:
The graph is not exact, but may be used as a guide in understanding
The device intended for use in adult population.
Definition and Classification of Blood Pressure Levels
Measure your blood pressure at the same time on a daily basis.
*The blood pressure changes at all times. This means that data gathered over a long period has great significance instead of data on just one measurement. It is therefore necessary to measure your blood pressure on a daily basis. Ideally, you should measure your blood pressure daily at the same time as far as possible.
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