Labtron 222 Wallmax Professional Aneroid Sphygmomanometer
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Infl ating the cuff:
Close the bulb’s air valve by turning
the air release valve clockwise. Squeeze the infl ation
bulb at a steady rate until the gauge’s needle points at
approximately 30mmHg above the individual’s normal
systolic pressure value. If the individual’s normal blood
pressure is not known, it is recommended to infl ate to
200mmHg.
Systolic blood pressure reading:
Open the air release
valve slowly by turning it counter-clockwise while holding
the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the brachial artery.
Proper defl ation rate is vital for an accurate reading. The
recommended defl ation rate is 2-3mmHg per second, or a
drop of one to two marks on the pressure gauge with each
heartbeat.
Do not keep the cuff infl ated any longer than
necessary.
As the cuff begins to defl ate, listen carefully
with the stethoscope. Note the reading on the gauge as
soon as a faint, rhythmic tapping or thumping sound is
heard. The fi rst sound is the systolic pressure reading.
Always check with your health care provider to ensure
readings are performed correctly.
Diastolic blood pressure reading:
Allow the pressure to
continue dropping at the same defl ation rate. Note the
reading on the gauge when the last audible thumping,
swishing, or blowing sound is heard; this is the diastolic
blood pressure reading. After a few seconds have passed
and no audible thumping, swishing, or blowing sounds
are heard, defl ate the cuff using the air release valve
completely. Remove the cuff and stethoscope from the
arm.
Record the systolic and diastolic readings. Repeat the
measurement two or more times to ensure accuracy. Only
a patient’s physician is qualifi ed to analyze blood pressure.
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222 Wallmax Professional
Aneroid Sphygmomanometer
INSTALLATION
The Wallmax Aneroid Sphygmomanometer wall mount
is packaged complete with gauge, swivel bracket, and
mounting screws.
Info: Mount the gauge at the intended users' eye level to
facilitate easy measurement reading.
WARNING: The wall bracket mounts on two screws which
are installed in the wall. You must mount these screws in
a wall stud; otherwise, the sphygmomanometer could fall,
resulting in damage to the sphygmomanometer and/or
personal injury.
