Using your Blood Pressure Monitor
Re-measuring
If you want to measure again, just press the start button.
Leave at least three minutes between measurements to allow blood
circulation to the arm to return to normal.
Do not measure your blood pressure too many times in one session as
it may cause discomfort in the arm.
If you feel any discomfort or pain, turn the monitor off and remove
the cuff immediately.
Shut Down
Please turn the unit off after measurement if not re-measuring.
The unit has an automatic ‘switch off’ mechanism which means it will
turn off after 2 minutes if not being used.
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Interpretation of Blood Pressure (BP) Results
Category of Blood
Pressure
Diastolic BP
(mmHg)
Advice on Results
Systolic BP
(mmHg)
Hypotension
<100
<60
Practice a healthy lifestyle.
Consult your doctor only if suffering symptoms of low BP
(eg. fainting)
Ideal
<120
<80
Practice a healthy lifestyle.
High Normal
130-139
85-89
Practice a healthy lifestyle.
Normal
120-129
80-84
Practice a healthy lifestyle.
Hypertension
140-159
90-99
Practice a healthy lifestyle.
(mild)*
Re-measure BP monthly over next 3 months.
If high levels ( 140/90) persist (eg. 2 high readings on
2 seperate occasions) consult doctor
Hypertension
160-179
100-109 Practice a healthy lifestyle.
(moderate)*
Re-measure BP monthly over next 4 months.
If high levels ( 140/90) persist (eg. 2 high readings
on 2 seperate occasions) consult doctor
Hypertension
180-219
110-119
Re-measure BP in a few days. If BP 180/110, consult
(severe)*
doctor
Hypertension
220
120
We would recommend that you see your pharmacist or
(very
(very severe)*
healthcare professional.
* Your BP should be re-assessed professionally at least once a year - speak to your pharmacist or healthcare
professional. If systolic BP and diastolic BP fall into different categories, the higher value should be taken
for classification.
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