LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966
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Establishing Baseline Measurements
The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure
measurement is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your monitor,
it is important to establish a “baseline measurement.” This helps build a
foundation of measurements that you can use to compare against future
readings. To build this baseline measurement, devote two weeks for
consistent blood pressure monitoring. This involves doing everything
the same way when you measure (e.g. measuring during the same time
of day, in the same location, sitting in the same chair, using the same
cuff, etc.). Once you establish your baseline measurement, you can start
evaluating if your measurement has been affected based on things like
lifestyle changes or medication treatment.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure
written first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic pressure. For
example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic measurements are
written as 120/80. Pulse is simply written with the letter “P” followed by
the pulse rate—P 72, for example. Please see the back of the manual for
the blood pressure tracking record.
Customer Support Tools Online
Additional tools are available on www.LifeSourceOnline.com to help you
get the most out of your blood pressure monitoring. These include:
• Large Print Instruction Manuals
• Animated Operating Instructions for select models
• Additional Logbook Sheets
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Corrective action
Replace all batteries with
new ones. Alkaline batteries
recommended.
Reinstall the batteries with
negative and positive terminals
matching those indicated in the
battery compartment.
Replace all batteries with
new ones. Alkaline batteries
recommended.
Fasten the cuff correctly.
Make sure you remain very
still and quiet during the
measurement.
Sit comfortably and still. Make
sure the cuff is at the same level
as your heart.
See Pg. E-13 "Answers to Why
Your Readings are Different
Between Home and at the
Doctor's Office."
See Pg. E-12 "Why Measure Blood
Pressure at Home?"
Probable cause
Batteries are drained.
Battery terminals
are not in the correct
position.
Battery voltage is
too low. Low battery
symbol blinks. [If the
batteries are drained
completely, the mark
does not appear.]
The cuff is not fastened
properly.
You moved your arm
or body during the
measurement.
The cuff position is not
correct.
The healthcare profes-
sional may be using a
different sized cuff.
Your measurements
may be elevated
by white coat
hypertension.
Problem
Nothing appears
in the display,
even when the
power is turned
on.
The cuff does not
inflate.
The unit does
not measure.
Readings are too
high or too low.
The value is
different from
that measured
at a clinic or
doctor’s office.
NoTE:
If the actions described above do not solve the problem, call 1-888-726-9966.
Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.
