Before Taking a Measurement
1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising and bathing for 30 minutes before taking a
measurement and 5 minutes should elapse before the first reading is taken.
2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times. Relax as much
as possible and no talking during the measurement procedure.
3. The cuff can be applied to your left or right Arm. Always measure your blood pressure on the
same Arm.
4. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.
5. Position the unit at heart level throughout the measurement.
6. Keep a record of your blood pressure and pulse readings for your physician. A single
measurement does not provide an accurate indication of your true blood pressure. You need to
take and record several readings over a period of time. Try to measure your blood pressure at the
same time each day for consistency.
7. Wait 30~60 seconds between measurements. The wait time allows the arteries to return to the
condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement. You may need to increase the wait
time depending on your individual physiological characteristics.
Proper Use of the Arm Cuff
How to Use the Arm Cuff
1. Make sure the air plug is inserted properly in the main unit.
2. Remove all clothes from your upper arm allowing the cuff to fit directly on the skin.
3. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Place your arm on a table so as to level the cuff to
your heart.
4. Pass the end of the cuff through the metal, and keep the hose outward.
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