smartheart 01-556 - How to Take a Blood Pressure Reading

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TAKING BLOOD PRESSURE READING
Please read the preceding portions of this
manual prior to taking your rst reading.
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking,
eating, taking medication, alcohol
consumption or physical activity 30 minutes
prior to taking a reading.
1. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your
palm facing upward. Elevate your arm so
that the cuff is at the same level as your
heart, Fig 1. Be certain that cuff is elevated
to the proper level; you may choose to
support your hand with a folded towel or
book. Relax your left hand.
4. Press the START/STOP button to turn the unit
on; the unit will briey ash a self-test, Fig 2.
5. The display will briey show a ashing ‘0’
before the measurement begins.
6. The cuff will automatically inate to approximately
180mmHg; you will see the numbers go up
on the display screen.
7. When the ination has reached optimum
level, the display will begin to show the
decreasing pressure while you feel the
pressure of the cuff decrease.
8. When the measurement is complete, your
blood pressure measurement and pulse will
display simultaneously on the screen, Fig 3.
9. The Hypertension Indicator will indicate your
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3