Omron M5 User Manual

1. Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking
a measurement. Also rest for at least 15 minutes before taking your
first reading.
2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during
stressful times.
3. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left upper arm.
4. Measurement should be taken in a quiet
place and you should be in a relaxed, seated
position. Rest your left arm on the arm of a
chair or on a table so that the cuff is at the
same level as your heart.
5. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement.
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Before Measurement
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Omron M5 Specifications

General

Device Type	Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
Measurement Range Pressure	0 - 299 mmHg
Irregular Heartbeat Detection	Yes
Clinically Validated	Yes
Technology	Intellisense
Measurement Method	Oscillometric
Measurement Range Pulse	40 - 180 bpm
Accuracy Pressure	±3 mmHg
Accuracy Pulse	±5% of reading
Power Supply	4 AA batteries or AC adapter
Weight	Approx. 400g (without batteries)