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Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Table of Contents
A Special Thank You 4
1. INTRODUCTION AND INTENDED USE 4
2. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5
3. ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE 6
3.1. What is Blood Pressure? 6
3.2. What is a Normal Blood Pressure? 7
3.3. What Influences Blood Pressure? 7
3.4. Does Blood Pressure Vary? 8
3.5. What is Hypertension? 8
3.6. Can Hypertension be Controlled? 9
3.7. Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home? 9
3.8. How is Blood Pressure Measured? 10
3.9. How Should I Record My Blood Pressure? 10
4. COMPONENTS OF YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR 11
5. SETTING UP YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR 12
5.1. Inserting the Batteries 12
5.2. Using the AC Power Adapter 13
5.3. Cuff Connection 13
5.4. Setting the Time and Date 13
5.5. Select the User 14
5.6. Selecting Measurement Mode (6022N, 6023N only) 15
5.7. Using MAM Advantage™ Averaging Mode (6022N, 6023N only) 15
6. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 16
6.1. Before Measurement 16
6.2. Common Sources of Error 16