HoMedics BPA-201 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


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Note:
If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be
placed on your right arm. However, all measurements should
be made using the same arm.
To use on the right arm, you must position the artery symbol
“
” over the main artery. Locate the main artery by
pressingwithtwofingersapproximately1”(2cm)abovethe
bend of your elbow on the inside of your right arm. Identify
where the pulse can be felt the strongest. This is your main
artery.
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
Important Notes:
•Bloodpressurechangeswitheveryheartbeatandisin
constant fluctuation throughout the day.
•Bloodpressuremeasurementcanbeaffectedbythe
position of the user, his or her physiologic condition
andotherfactors.Forgreatestaccuracy,wait1hour
after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages
with alcohol or caffeine, or smoking to measure blood
pressure.
•Beforemeasurement,itissuggestedthatyousit
quietlyfor15minutesasmeasurementstakenduring
a relaxed state will have greater accuracy. You should
not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a
measurement.
•Duringthemeasurement,donottalkormoveyourarm
or hand muscles.
•Seepage25foradditionalnotesregardingyourblood
pressure measurement.
Main Artery
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.
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