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8. Record your readings and the time of the day when measu
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re-ment is made immediately after you finish measuring.
Repeat the measurement two or more times. A convenient
time is early in the morning, or just before evening meals.
Remember that your physic-an is the only person qualified
to analyze your blood pressure.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If problems occur when using the device, the following points
should be checked and if necessary, the corresponding measu
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res are to be taken.
Problem
Solution
The sound transmins
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sion is poor, distorted
or there is extraneous
noise.
1. Check the earpieces if they are plugged
or cracked. If yes, plug properly. If not,
make sure they are worn.
2. Check the lube whether it is broken or
twisted.
3. Check the bell and diaphragm of chest
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piece whether there is any crack.
The pressure does not
rise although the bulb is
pumping.
1. Make sure that the valve is closed.
2. Make sure the cuff is properly connec
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ted to bulb and manometer.
3. Check whether the cuff, lube or bulb is
leaky. Replace the defective parts if so.
The deflation rate can
not be set to 2-3 mm
Hg/sec. by adjusting the
air release valve.
Disassemble the valve from bulb to check
if there is any blockage in the airway of
the valve. Clean the blockage and try
again. If it still does not work, replace it
to avoid inaccurate reading.
