Taking a Blood Pressure
Measurement
•Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement.
•Press the "START/STOP" button. The monitor will inflate to 160mmHg. If the monitor senses that you require a higher inflation level, it will automatically increase the air pressure to the level that's right for you.
•You will feel the cuff get tighter around your arm - this is normal. It should not inflate to the point of discomfort. If this occurs, the cuff is secured too tightly. Press "START/STOP" and rewrap the cuff leaving more room between your arm and the cuff.
•Numbers will appear on the digital display. This is the normal process the monitor goes through to determine your blood pressure. Don’t be alarmed if you notice the numbers quickly change, or go higher than you believe your blood pressure to be.
Taking a Blood Pressure
Measurement
•When your measurement is complete the monitor will deflate automatically, releasing the air pressure in the cuff.
•The entire measurement process should take less than one minute. Once measurement is complete the display will flash between your blood pressure and pulse measurements.
NOTE: Blood pressure constantly changes during the course of a day. Occasionally, high or low readings do not necessarily mean your monitor is malfunctioning or that you are ill. It is important to speak with your doctor to learn what your normal blood pressure is and if you experience related abnormal measurements.
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