While Taking a Measurement
Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or moving may elevate
measurements.
For consistency, it's a good idea to measure your blood pressure
using the same upperarm and at about the same time each day. If
possible, we suggest using your left upperarm.
When taking multiple measurements right after each other, make
sure you wait at least 10minutes in between. Waiting will allow your
blood vessels to return to their normal state.
Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor. Do not
touch the cuff or monitor at any time during the measurement. Relax.
Applying the Cuff
Before you put the cuff on your upperarm
make certain that you are not wearing a thick
coat or sweater.
If you are wearing a long sleeved shirt, roll
up the sleeve, but make sure that it is not
constricting circulation to your upperarm.
Wrap the cuff around your upperarm making
sure that it is secure but is not too tight.
It is important to make sure that the upperarm
cuff is at the same level as your heart.
Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
When your measurement is complete, the
monitor will deflate automatically, releasing
the air pressure in the cuff.
The entire measurement process should take
less than one minute. Once measurement is
complete, the window will display your blood
pressure and pulse measurements.
DATE/TIME
SYSTOLIC
DIASTOLIC
PULSE/MIN
A
mmHg
DATE/TIME
SYSTOLIC
DIASTOLIC
PULSE/MIN
A
mmHg
Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet
flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement.
When you insert batteries, the monitor has been turn off. Press the
button to switch on, then press "
" again, the monitor will
right for you, and the symbol
"
" will flash.
You will feel the cuff get tighter around your upperarm - this is normal.
It should not inflate to the point of discomfort. If this occurs, the cuff
is secured too tightly.
Press "
" to switch off and rewrap the cuff leaving more room between
your upperarm and the cuff.
Numbers will appear on the digital display. This is the normal
process the monitor goes through to determine your blood pressure.
Don't be alarmed if you notice the numbers quickly change, or go
higher than you believe your blood pressure to be.
automatically inflate to the level that is
