HoMedics IB-BPW060A Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


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CORRECT
MEASUREMENT
POSTURE
1.Placeyourelbowonatable
so that the cuff is at the same
level as your heart as shown
in Fig. A.
Note: Your heart is located
slightly below your
armpit.
Relax your entire body,
especially between your elbow
and fingers.
2. If the cuff is not at the same
level as your heart or if
you cannot keep your arm
completely still throughout
the reading, use a softobject
such as a folded towel to
support your arm as shown
in Fig. B.
3. Turn your palm upwards.
4. Sit upright in a chair, and
take5-6deepbreaths.
Avoid leaning back while the
measurement is being taken
as shown in Fig. C.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
Important Notes:
•Positionthemonitoratthesamelevelasyour
heart during measurement to ensure accurate
readings.
•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26foradditionalnotesregarding
your blood pressure measurement.
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.
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