TIPS ON TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
1). Blood pressure can be subject
to wide fluctuations in a short
space of time as the level of
blood pressure depends on
many factors. Usually the
level of blood pressure is
lower in summer and higher
in winter; it can change with
atmospheric pressure and
depends on many factors, e.g.
physical work, emotional state, stress, meals, dietary pattern, etc. Different
medicines, alcohol and smoking can exert a large influence on the level
of blood pressure. When blood pressure is measured in a hospital it can
be higher than when measured at home, as people may be tense while
in the hospital and more relaxed at home. Since blood pressure increases
in low temperature, determine blood pressure at room temperature
(approximately 20ºC). If the device has been stored below room
temperature, it should be allowed to warm to room temperature for at
least 1 hour; otherwise the measurement could be affected. Blood pressure
can change easily and readings during the day can differ by 30-50 mmHg
of systolic (higher) pressure and by up to 10mmHg of diastolic (lower)
pressure. The dependency of blood pressure on different factors is
individual to every person. Therefore, it is recommended that the results
of the blood pressure tests are recorded.
2). When monitoring blood pressure is necessary in cases of cardio-
vascular and other diseases, it is advised that blood pressure readings
are taken at times recommended by your healthcare professional.
The diagnosis and treatment of hypertension can only be made by a
qualified healthcare professional.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
If you cannot get correct measurements with methods above, stop using the device and contact
the Customer Care Line on 0800 0430318. Do not try to repair the device.
CHECK POINT
REMEDY
No display when the O/I
button is pressed.
The batteries have run down.
Polarity (+/-) of batteries
incorrect.
The battery contacts require
cleaning.
Replace all the batteries with
new ones.
Install the batteries correctly.
Clean the contacts with a
dry cloth.
Inflation stops and is again
renewed.
An automatic action to ensure
the correct reading.
Did you talk or move your arm
(or hand) during measurement?
See “AUTOMATIC
INFLATION”.
Relax and repeat the
measurement.
Blood pressure is different
each time. The reading is
extremely low (or high).
Is the cuff at the same level as
the heart?
Is the cuff wrapped too tight or
too loose?
Did you tense your arm during
the measurement?
Did you talk or move your arm
during the measurement?
Make sure that your arm is
correctly positioned; see
“CORRECT POSITION
FOR MEASUREMENT”.
See “POSITIONING THE
CUFF”.
Relax before measuring.
Remain still and silent during
the measurement.
Pulse rate is too low (or
high).
Did you talk or move your arm
during the measurement?
Did you take the reading
immediately after exercise?
Remain still and silent during
the measurement.
Measure again after resting
for more than 5 minutes.
It is impossible to obtain
higher readings.
Usage of faulty batteries.
Use only alkaline batteries of
high quality.
The power supply is
automatically turned off.
Check that the device turns itself
on and off again.
This does not indicate a problem.
The device automatically turns
off 3 minutes after the last
measurement or in 5 seconds
after memory display.
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