1. Turn on the monitor.
NOTE: Press the inflation bulb to release any air in the arm cuff.
1) Press the ON/OFF button to turn the monitor on.
2) All items in the display will be displayed briefly.
NOTE: The battery low symbol will also be displayed for test
purposes. This does not mean the batteries are empty.
3) The current date is displayed and the deflation symbol will flash.
4) Finally, the heartbeat symbol will appear and the current time and 0
are displayed.
NOTE: If the deflation symbol does not disappear soon, press the air
release button to release any air in the arm cuff.
2. Press the inflation bulb to inflate the arm cuff.
1) Inflate the arm cuff until it is 30 to 40
mmHg higher than your suspected
systolic pressure.
If your expected blood pressure is
around 140mmHg, inflate the arm cuff
to between 170 and 180mmHg. Inflate
the cuff rapidly so that the pressure is
reached in about five seconds.
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3. Position the arm correctly.
1) The air tube should run down the
inside of your forearm and be in
line with your middle finger.
2) The bottom of the cuff should be
approximately 1 to 2 cm above
your elbow.
3) Apply the cuff to your upper arm
so that the colored marker is
centered on the middle of your
inner arm and points down the
inside of the arm.
TAKING MEASUREMENTS ON THE RIGHT ARM
Apply the cuff so that the air tube is at the side of your elbow.
• Be careful not to rest your arm on the
air tube, or otherwise restrict the
flow of air to the cuff.
• The cuff should be 1 to 2 cm above
the elbow.
4. When the cuff is positioned correctly, close the fabric fastener
FIRMLY.
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