10
Measurements
Measurement With The Desired Systolic Pressure
If your systolic pressure is expected to
exceed 230 mmHg, use this procedure.
1. Place the cuff on the arm
(preferably the left arm).
2. Press and hold the
START
button to
display the last data number.
3. Press and hold the
START
button
again until a number about 30 to 40
mmHg higher than your expected
systolic pressure appears.
4. Release the
START
button to start
measurement, when the desired number
is reached. Then continue to measure
your blood pressure as described on the
previous page.
Notes For Proper Measurement
Sit down in a comfortable position. Place the arm to be used for the measurement
on a table or other support so that the center of the cuff will be at the same height
as your heart.
Relax before taking a measurement. If you are excited or depressed by emotional
stress, the measurement will reflect this stress as a higher (or lower) than normal
blood pressure reading and the pulse reading will usually be faster than normal.
An individual's blood pressure varies constantly, depending on what you are doing
and what you have eaten. What you drink can have a very strong and rapid effect
on your blood pressure.
This device bases its measurements on the heartbeat. If you have a very weak or
irregular heartbeat, the device may have difficulty determining your blood pressure.
Should the device detect a condition that is abnormal, it will stop the measurement
and display an error symbol. Refer to page 4 for the description of the symbols.
This device is intended for use by adults only. Consult with your physician before
using this device on a child. A child should not use this device unattended.
Refer to the previous page for
measurement
At heart level
Inflation in progress
Release the button when
stopping inflation and
starting measurement.
Press and hold
Last data number
Press and hold
