Applying the Cuff
1.If your arm measures
Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
1.Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement.
the large cuff included with your monitor.
2.Before taking a measurement, read the Important Reminders on pages
2.Press the (Up) or (Down) button and you will see a number appear: 1,2, or
3.These are each of the 3 party memory zones explained on page 9 (Special Features).
DATE
mmHg
MEMORY
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TIME
S Y S T O L I C
mmHg
DIASTOLIC
mmHg
PULSE
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RT/STOP STA
constricting or thick clothing from your upper arm.
3.Turn your palm upwards. The cuff should be positioned on your bicep and the red arterial marker should be in the center of the inside your arm over the brachial artery. The cuff tube should also run down the center of your arm. Instructions are also printed directly on the cuff for reference.
4.Place the curved cuff on your bicep and secure the cuff firmly around your arm using the Velcro.
5.The velcro tab should fall within the "OK" range printed on the cuff for proper use. If your arm is larger than 13" around the cuff does not fall within the "OK" range, use the large cuff enclosed in the package.
6.Relax your arm and place your elbow on
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0.8" - 1.2"
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*If you select zone No. 1 your blood
pressure will be recorded as on of the 40 readings available for that zone. The same is true for zones 2 and 3. When taking measurements, be sure and select the correct zone number so that the measurement is stored in the appropriate zone.
3.Press the START/STOP button. The monitor will begin to inflate to the level that's right for you. An upwards facing arrow on the digital display indicates the monitor is inflating. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement process.
4.You will feel the cuff get tighter around |
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your arm - this is normal. It should not |
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inflate to the point of discomfort. If this |
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occurs, the cuff may be secured too tightly. |
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To stop the inflation, press START/STOP. |
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The cuff will deflate automatically. Rewrap |
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the cuff allowing more room between your |
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arm and the cuff. | Inflation |
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