Fora Vital - Testing Your Blood Pressure; Before Measurement; Fitting the Cuff Properly

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• Take a 5-10 minute break between measurements. This
break can be longer if necessary, depending on your
physical condition.
• Keep the records for your doctor as reference.
• Blood pressure naturally varies between each arm. Always
measure your blood pressure on the same arm.
Fitting the Cu Properly
1. Connect the air plug of the tubing to
the air jack of the meter.
Pile Side Material
Sewn Hook Material
D-Ring
2. Assemble the cu as shown on the
right. The smooth surface should be
inside of the cu loop and the metal
D-ring should not touch your skin.
Main Arteries
2~3cm
3. Stretch your left (right) arm in front
of you with your palm facing up. Slide
and place the cu onto your arm to let
the air tube and artery mark region (in
red) toward the lower arm.
Wrap and tighten the cu above your
elbow. The red line on the edge of the
cu should be approximately 2 cm to
3 cm (0.8” to 1.2”) above your elbow.
Align the tube over the main arteries
on the inside.
Display Screen
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5
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3
1. Test Result
2. Memory Mode Symbol
3. Low Battery Symbol
4. Pulse Rate Symbol
5. Pulse Rate
TESTING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Before Measurement
• Avoid caeine, tea, alcohol and tobacco for at least 30
minutes before measurement.
• Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing before
measurement.
• Sit or lie down for at least 10 minutes before measurement.
• Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense.