Instructions for correct measurement of blood pressure
Measurement in a sitting position
1. Rest your elbows on a table or other level surface.
2. Make adjustments so that the height of the cuff and heart are at the same level.
3. With the palm of your hand facing up release any tension held in your muscles.
Measurement in lying position
1. Lie on your back with your body straight.
• Do not lie on your side. Doing so will exert an uneven amount of force on one arm.
2. With the palm of the hand facing up, extend your arm so that it is straight.
3. Relax and release any tension held in your muscles.
IMPORTANT
Take measurements at the same time everyday using the same arm and posture.
•Measured readings will vary according to the height of the cuff.
•Measurements taken in the morning should be done so upon waking and in the absence of an urge to urinate. If this should prove difficult, take measurements prior to breakfast while your body is still in an inactive state.
•Do not touch the tube or the meter while measurement is in progress.
Assume a natural posture, remaining calm and quiet when taking measurements
•Rest for about 4 to 5 minutes before taking measurements.
•Release any tension present in your body and refrain from muscle movement such as in the arm or fingers.
•Do not speak while measurement is in progress.
Measuring your blood pressure
1.Press the ON/OFF/Start Button to turn on the unit.
The LCD display will show 888 and then switch to 0. The cuff is auto- matically inflated.
2.The blood pressure measurement is indicated along with the pulse rate (number of beats per minute). The air in the cuff is released automatically when the measurement is complete.
3.Press the power switch to turn off the unit. If you forget to do so, the unit switches off automatically approx. 5 minutes after a measurement.
Error
If “E” (meaning error) appears in the display during measurement, an error has occurred, e.g., you have moved your hand during measurement. In this case, turn the unit off, wait at least 5 minutes and measure again.
CAUTION:
•For persons with poor circulation resulting from diabetes, liver disease, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure or other conditions, there may be significant differences in blood pressure values measured at the wrist versus at the upper arm.
•Do not confuse
•NEVER change a prescribed medication without first consulting with your physician.
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