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BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT
• Before using the device, check your upper arm circumference and
make sure it matches the cuff circumference range.
• Keep record of your blood pressure and pulse rate. A single
measurement does not provide an accurate indication of your true
blood pressure.
• To ensure comparable data, measure your blood pressure at the
same time of the day for consistency.
• Measurement should be taken in a quiet and comfortable indoor
environment.
• To ensure a reliable measurement, follow these recommendations:
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Avoid eating, drinking alcohol or caffeinated beverages,
smoking, exercising, or bathing for 30 minutes before taking a
measurement.
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Rest for at least 5 minutes before taking each measurement.
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Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements
during stressful conditions.
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Avoid taking measurement while you are physically tired or
exhausted.
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Remain still and do not talk during the measurement.
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Position the cuff at heart level throughout the measurement.
• Relax and sit comfortably on a chair. Lay your feet flat on the
floor. Do not cross your feet. Keep your back straight.
APPLYING ARM CUFF
1. Bare your left upper arm. Make
sure that the blood circulation in
your arm in not constricted by any
clothing that is too tight.
2. Put your left arm through the cuff
loop. Turn your palm upward.
Position the cuff approximately
1/2 inch or 1-2cm above your elbow.
The air tube runs down the inside
of the arm and aligns with the
middle finger. Do not place the
arm cuff over any clothing such as
sleeve.
3. Pull the end of the cuff and fasten
the Velcro. Make sure the cuff is
wrapped firmly around your upper
arm but should not constrict blood
circulation.
4. Place your elbow steadily on a
table or at a position so that the
cuff is level with your heart.
5. Insert the cuff air plug into the air
jack of the main unit. Make sure
the air plug is securely inserted.
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