Walgreens BD-1234W manual Important Reminders, Here are some important reminders

Important Reminders

Here are some important reminders:

Before Taking a Measurement

✓Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your body to return to its normal, resting state.

✓Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment - not too cold, not too hot - as temperature may affect your measurement.

Important Reminders

While Taking a Measurement

✓ Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor.

✓ For consistency, it's a good idea to measure your blood

pressure using the same arm and at about the same time

each day. If possible, we suggest using the left arm.

✓ Relax. Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or

✓If you've just consumed beverages containing caffeine such as coffee, non-herbal tea,

or cola wait about 30-45 minutes. Also, don't smoke just before taking a measurement.

DATE

mmHg

M

MEMORY

TIME

SYSTOLIC mmHg

DIASTOLIC

mmHg

PULSE . /MIN

START/STOP

MODE

moving may elevate measurements. Do not touch the cuff

or monitor during the measurement.

✓ When taking multiple measurement right after each other,

make to wait at least 8-10 minutes in between. Waiting

allows your blood vessels to return to their normal state.

✓Insert the cuff plug into the monitor before taking a measurement.

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