TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
NOTE: If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press either START button again.
NOTE: The maximum cuff pressure is set at 280 mmHg. If it reaches 280 mmHg, the auto exhaust will be triggered and cuff pressure will deflate to 0.
6.When the inflation is complete, the deflation starts automat- ically and the ❤ blinks, indicating that the measurement is in progress. Once the pulse is detected, the symbol flashes with each pulse beat.
NOTE: If an appropriate pressure is not obtained, the device automatically starts to inflate again.
7.When the measurement is complete, the systolic
and diastolic pressure readings and pulse rate are displayed and stored. See Page
The cuff deflates and the monitor automatically shuts off after 60 seconds, or you can turn it off by pressing either START button.
8.Remove cuff and make note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the Blood Pressure Record chart (see Page
Additional logbook charts can be downloaded and printed for free at www.LifeSourceOnline.com. or www.autocontrol.com.
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ABOUT AVERAGE READING
The
ABOUT MEMORY
The memory function on the
To recall previous measurements in memory, press and hold the START 1 or START 2 button. Your average blood pressure reading will appear with the number of measurements taken flashing three times. Release the button after the display switches to the memory index number (see illustration on right).
The previous measurements are displayed from most recent to oldest. When viewing previous measurements, you will see the "M" symbol appear on the upper left corner of this display. You can stop measurements by pressing either START button again.
NOTE: Memory will be lost if batteries become low or are removed.
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