Troubleshooting | (cont.) |
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Problem | Recommended Action | |
Blood pressure | • Your blood pressure | |
readings | can fluctuate |
|
are variable | considerably | through |
| out the day. |
|
| • All of the following | |
| factors can | influence |
your blood pressure:
7) Emotional state
2) Daily activities or exercise
3 ) S m o k i n g
4) Drinking alcoholic beverages
5) Eating
6) Taking certain medications
Care and Maintenance
Cleanins and storaae
Only clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or other petroleum based liquids.
Keep the unit out of locations with high tem- peratures, high humidity and direct sunlight. Keep sharp objects away from the cuff.
Remove the batteries if the monitor will not be used for extended periods of time. NOTE: Removing the batteries will erase all readings in memory.
Do not stretch or twist the wrist cuff.
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