GENERAL REMARKS- Eng 2-
Genera l re marks on blood pre ssure and bloo d pre ssure
measurement
1. If the cuff is to be deflated quickly, depress “POWER” switch.
2. The attached cuff is suited for a wrist circumstance of 13.5 cm to 19.5
cm.
3. When attaching the cuff, the body of a blood pressure monitor should be
placed on the inside of your wrist.
4. S elf me asureme nt is not therapy ! In no ca se 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. Ex ercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc. , prior to measuremen t may
affect the results.
7. B lood pr essure varies constantly throug hout th e day. Measuremen t
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 your wrist snugly. (See page 14)
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.
6. M easure y our blo od press ure wher e 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.