Obtaining Accurate Measurements (cont.)
Do not take measurements in the positions shown below as they will be inaccurate.
Do not bend your wrist inward. | Do not clench your fist. |
If the device is placed at a height lower than the heart then the resulting readings may be higher than your actual blood pressure.
If the device is placed at a height higher than the heart then the resulting readings may be lower than your actual blood pressure.
If you lean forward while taking measurements then the resulting readings may not be accurate.
To obtain accurate readings, the following actions should also be avoided during measurements.
•Do not touch the device.
•Do not change position or move your wrist or fingers.
•Do not talk.
[CAUTION]
Keep away from cellular telephones and other sources of electromagnetic radiation during measurements.
Failure to do so could result in blood pressure monitor malfunctioning.
