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General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure
measurement
1. To
de
fl
ate the cuff quickly, press the “START/STOP” switch.
2. The attached cuff is suitable for arm circumferences of 22-32 cm.
3. When attaching the cuff, the air hose should be placed on the inside of your arm
on top of the artery.
4. Self measurement is not therapy! In no event should you change the dosage of
your medication prescribed by your physician.
5. As preparation for measuring your blood pressure, you should urinate and then
remain relatively still for 10 to 15 minutes prior to measurement.
6. Exercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc., prior to measurement may affect the
results.
7. Your blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day. Measurements
should be taken regularly at the same time each day.
8. DO NOT place too much emphasis on the results of one measurement. Keep a
continuing record of your blood pressure variations. A complete picture can only
be obtained from a large number of readings.
9. Emotional stress tends to cause your blood pressure to rise.
To obtain correct blood pressure measurements
1. Take
fi
ve or six deep breaths and then relax before measuring your blood
pressure. If you are tense when taking the measurement, you will not get a valid
reading.
2. Your blood pressure will be elevated if you are anxious or irritated, suffering from
lack of sleep or constipation, or have just taken some exercise or eaten a meal.
3. Wrap the cuff around your arm and tighten it so that one
fi
nger can be inserted
between the cuff and arm. (
See page 13, 14)
4. DO NOT measure your blood pressure after bathing or drinking.
5. If you feel the need to urinate, do so before measuring your blood pressure.
6. Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is around 20°C. DO
NOT measure your blood pressure when it is too cold (below 10°C) or too hot
(above 40°C) in the room.
7. DO NOT try to measure your blood pressure immediately after drinking coffee or
tea or after smoking.
8. Measure your blood pressure when you are relaxed and still. Keep the center of
the cuff at the level of your heart and DO NOT move your arm or talk.
GENERAL REMARKS
