Using your Blood Pressure Monitor
Using your Blood Pressure Monitor
What the results mean
a. The LCD screen will automatically display the systolic and
diastolic pressure reading in mmHg and the pulse rate in
pulse/min after each measurement.
b. Record date, time, systolic reading, diastolic reading and pulse
rate on your record table which you will find in the back of the user manual (including
anything which may have influenced your blood pressure reading e.g. stress, anxiety). This
will help you monitor trends. Please take this record card with you on your visits to your
doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional.
NOTE: Measurements should ideally be taken at the same time, under the same
conditions and in the same position each time
Please be aware that blood pressure can fluctuate since it responds to minute changes in the
body. It is unusual to continuously remain at the same value, hence it is recommended that
the blood pressure be determined based on an average of multiple measurements. If you
experience a higher than normal reading, do not panic as this can happen. Relax and take a
break for at least 10 minutes before measuring your blood pressure again. Low blood
pressure (Hypotension) and high blood pressure (Hypertension) can only be diagnosed by
a qualified healthcare professional, such as a doctor or pharmacist. If you have any
concerns or questions, please contact your local pharmacist or healthcare professional.
To get an accurate value:
• Measure at least one hour after eating and
avoid measuring immediately after bathing
• Measure one hour after smoking or drinking
alcohol/coffee
• Relax for 5 minutes before taking a measurement
and remain relaxed whilst measuring
• Do not move or talk during measurement, as this will affect the accuracy
• If you suffer from atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation you may get an
inaccurate reading.
Re-measuring
If you want to measure again, press “start” button to switch off and press “start” button again.
• Leave at least three minutes between measurements to allow blood circulation to the arm
to return to normal
• Do not measure your blood pressure too many times in one session as it may cause
discomfort in the arm
• If you feel any discomfort or pain, turn the monitor off and remove the cuff immediately
• The unit will return to standby mode, displaying the day and month, after 1 minute if
not being used
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