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MEASURING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
1
ATTACHING THE CUFF
1
Unroll the cuff and thread the end
through the metal hoop so that the
side with the hook-and-loop fastener
is on the outside.
2
Put the cuff around your arm so that the blue marker
comes to the palm side.
Blue
marker
3
Adjust the position of the cuff so that the blue marker
is located in the center of your arm and the hem of the
cuff is 1-2 cm above your elbow.
Metal hoop
Blue marker
1-2 cm
* The cuff should be put on the bare arm
or over a light-weight underwear.
* If you wear a heavy-weight top, please
remove it.
4
Pull the end of the cuff outwards so that the cuff is
snug around your arm and then secure the end to the
hook-and-loop fastener.
5
Place your arm on a table or the like, so that the center
of the cuff comes to the height of your heart.
6
Relax your arm and lightly open your hand, with the
palm upward.
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Q & A
Q
Why is the blood pressure measured at home different from that
measured by the physician or at a hospital?
A
Your blood pressure may vary due to exercise, the ambient
temperature or your mental state. When you have a physician or
nurse measure your blood pressure, the pressure value is likely to
be 10 to 20 mmHg higher than usual due to anxiety and/or stress.
Knowing what affects your blood pressure helps you to better
monitor your health.
Q
Why does the blood pressure obtained vary with measurement?
A
Our blood pressure is adjusted by automatic nerve function.
Blood pressure differs with every heart beat. We are likely to
think that our blood pressure is constant, but it varies if you
take measurements in repetition. Blood pressure is susceptible
to the time of day, such as morning and afternoon, season and
atmospheric temperature. In addition, blood pressure is easily
affected by mental stress or emotional ups and downs. It tends to
increase when you feel tension or decrease when you are relaxed.
Always consult your physician for an interpretation of
your blood pressure readings and to determine the
proper treatment.
3
Close the battery cover.
Fit the lugs (projections) at
the recesses.
Fitting the lugs of the cover
at the mating recesses of the
battery compartment body, push
the hook to close the cover.
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REMOVING THE BATTERIES
• When the icon is displayed or nothing appears in the display,
replace the old batteries with four new ones. All four batteries
should be changed at once.
• The memory is erased if the batteries are removed for
replacement. It is recommended to make note of the data
stored in memory prior to changing batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not use alkaline (LR6) and manganese (R6P) batteries
together.
• Batteries included are for demonstration purposes only. Battery
life may be shorter than speci
fi
ed.
• When disposing of used batteries, comply with governmental
regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply
in your country/area.
