Omron Healthcare M5 instruction manual Before Measurement

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Before Measurement

1.Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Also rest for at least 15 minutes before taking your

first reading.

2.Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times.

3.Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left upper arm.

4.Measurement should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated

position. Rest your left arm on the arm of a chair or on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart.

5. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement.

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