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Using the Monitor
4. Applying the Cuff
1. Wrap the cuff around your wrist about 1 cm above your hand as shown in the figure
at the right.
2. Fasten the cuff tightly using the Velcro strip.
Note: For proper measurements, fasten the cuff tightly and measure on a bare wrist.
5. How to Take Accurate Measurements
For the most accurate blood pressure measurement:
Remain still and keep quiet during measurement.
Sit down in a comfortable position. Place your elbow on a table. Raise your hand so that the cuff is at the same
level as your heart.
Relax for about five to ten minutes before measurement. If you are excited or depressed by emotional stress, the
measurement will reflect this stress as a higher (or lower) than normal blood pressure reading and the pulse
reading will usually be faster than normal.
Try to measure your blood pressure at about the same time every day.
An individual's blood pressure varies constantly, depending on what they are doing, what they have eaten and what
they drink can have a very strong and rapid effect on your blood pressure.
Do not measure immediately after physical exercise or a bath. Rest for twenty or thirty minutes before taking the
measurement.
Do not cross your legs. Keep your feet flat on the floor and straighten your back.
This device bases its measurements on the heartbeat. If you have a very weak or irregular heartbeat, the device
may have difficulty determining your blood pressure.
Should the device detect a condition that is abnormal, it will stop the measurement and display an error symbol.
See page 7 for the description of symbols.
This blood pressure monitor is intended for use by adults only. Consult with your physician before using this device
on a child. A child should not use this device unattended.
About 1 cm
