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Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
Open Valve
Note First Sound
Note Last Sound
8. Begin inflating the cuff slowly and steadily by pumping the
inflation bulb until the gauge reads 30 mmHG ABOVE the last
SYSTOLIC measurement. If you do not know the last SYSTOLIC
measurement, inflate to approximately 180-200 mmHg. NEVER
INFLATE THE CUFF ABOVE 280 mmHg.
9. When you have reached the proper inflation level, slowly and
steadily turn the air valve counter-clockwise at a rate of 2-3 mmHg
per second. You will be able to watch the progress of the release
on the gauge.
10. As the pressure drops, listen closely for the pulse beat while
watching the gauge. Note the first thumping sound you hear, this
is the SYSTOLIC pressure, Fig 4.
11. Allow the cuff to continue to deflate. You will hear changes in
the sounds and then no sound at all. When you have heard the
last sound, note the reading measurement, this is the DIASTOLIC
pressure, Fig 5.
12. Quickly turn the valve counter-clockwise to deflate the remaining
air, Fig 6. Remove the cuff and record the measurement on the
included chart.
IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ANOTHER MEASUREMENT,
WAIT A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES BETWEEN
READINGS TO ALLOW FOR THE BLOOD VESSELS
TO RETURN TO NORMAL.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
