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Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
6.As the monitor determines your blood
pressure, numbers will appear and change
on the display screen until your reading is
complete.
7.When your measurement is complete the
" " icon will appear. This is your signal
to deflate the cuff by depressing the Air
Release knob.
8.The process should take less than a
minute and once the measurement is
complete your blood pressure and pulse
rate will be displayed. The monitor will
turn itself off approximately 1 minute
after completing a reading.
Deflation
Inflation
*If the bulb symbol again begins to flash, that is an
indication that more air is needed and you should resume
pumping until the flashing stops.
Taking a Blood PressureMeasurement