Notes for Proper Measurement
Sit down in a comfortable position. Place your arm on a table with your palm
facing upward and the cuff at the same level as your heart.
Relax for about five to ten minutes before taking a measurement. If you are
excited or depressed by emotional stress, the measurement will reflect this stress
as a higher (or lower) than normal blood pressure reading and the pulse reading
will usually be faster than normal.
An individual's blood pressure varies constantly, depending on what you are
doing and what you have eaten. What you drink can have a very strong and rapid
effect on your blood pressure.
This device bases its measurements on the heartbeat. If you have a very weak or
irregular heartbeat, the device may have difficulty determining your blood
pressure.
Should the device detect a condition that is abnormal, it will stop the
measurement and display an error symbol. Refer to page 5 for the description of
symbols.
This device is intended for use by adults only. Consult with your physician before
using this device on a child. A child should not use this device unattended.
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