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General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure measurement
1. To defl ate the cuff quickly, press the “START/STOP” switch.
2. The attached cuff is suitable for arm circumferences of 20-32 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 18)
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
