Detailed instructions on taking a blood pressure measurement
Taking a blood pressure measurement with the QardioArm is easy and is done
in a few simple steps:
1.
Open the Qardio App on your iOS device.
2.
Unwrap the cuff from around the QardioArm to switch on the device.
3.
Fit the QardioArm cuff around your upper arm. You can review the
instructions to do so at any point.
4.
Press the green START button on the Qardio App Blood Pressure
measurement screen to start measuring.
5.
The cuff will now inflate automatically. Relax, do not move and do not
tense your arm muscles until the measurement result is displayed. Breathe
normally and do not talk.
6.
When the correct pressure is reached, the inflation stops and the
pressure gradually decrease. If the required pressure was not reached, the device will
automatically inflate additional air into the cuff.
7.
The result, comprising the systolic and the diastolic blood pressure and the pulse rate, is
displayed on the Qardio App.
8.
When the device has finished measuring, remove the cuff and wrap it around the QardioArm to
switch it off automatically.
Checklist for measuring your blood pressure correctly and reliably
Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measurement.
Sit down and relax for a few minutes before the measurement.
Always measure on the same arm (normally left, or as instructed by your doctor).
Ideally, remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm, or ensure that rolling the sleeve up
does not cause constriction. If you are unable to remove or roll-up your shirtsleeve, then ensure
it remains flat under the cuff.
Always ensure that the cuff fits correctly, verifying the markings on the cuff. You should fit the
cuff closely, but not too tight.
Make sure that the cuff is positioned 2cm (0.8in) above the elbow. The QardioArm must be
positioned over the artery that runs down the inner side of the arm. The Qardio logo should be
on bottom, towards your hand.
Support your arm so it is relaxed, and ensure that the QardioArm is at the same height as your
heart. Your arm should lightly bend while taking the measurement.
The traffic light indicator
The blood pressure measurement screen shows you the range within which the indicated blood
pressure value lies. Depending on the values detected, the bar is colored in green (optimum values),
yellow (high values), orange (very high values), or red (dangerously high values). The classification
corresponds to the 4 ranges in the table as defined by the international guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH), as
described in “How to evaluate your blood pressure”.
Selecting multiple measurements averaging
Because blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result determined with multiple measurements is more
reliable than one produced by a single measurement.
