Establishing Baseline Measurements
The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurement
is consistency. To get the most benet 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 cu, etc.). Once you establish your baseline
measurement, you can start evaluating if your measurement has been aected
based on things lifestyle changes or medication treatment.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure writ-
ten rst, 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 (in Canada -
www.autocontrol.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
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Nothing appears
in the display, after
I press the START
button.
The cu does not
inate.
The unit does not
measure. Readings
are too high or too
low.
The value is dier-
ent from that
measured at a clinic
or doctor’s oce.
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 cu is not fastened
properly.
You moved your arm or
body during the
measurement.
The cu position is not
correct.
You are using the wrong
size cu.
Taking too many readings
on the same arm in a short
period of time.
The healthcare professional
may be using a dierent
sized cu.
Your measurements may
be elevated by white coat
hypertension
NOTE: If the actions described above do not solve the problem, call 1-
888-726-9966 (In Canada - 1-800-461-0991). Do not attempt to repair the
device yourself.
Corrective action
Replace all batteries with new
ones. Alkaline batteries
recommended.
Reinstall the batteries with
negative and positive termi-
nals matching those indicated
in the battery compartment.
Replace all batteries with new
ones. Alkaline batteries rec-
ommended.
Fasten the cu correctly.
Make sure you remain very
still and quiet during the mea-
surement.
Sit comfortably and still. Make
sure the cu is at the same
level as your heart.
See Pg. E-5 "Selecting the
Correct Cu."
Relax ve minutes before each
measurement.
See Pg. E-15 "Answers to
Why Your Readings Are
Dierent Between Home and
the Doctor’s Oce."
See Pg. E-14 "Why Measure
Blood Pressure at Home."
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