Omron Healthcare HEM-637 Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual


 
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How to Measure Blood Pressure
(This measurement example describes the situation
where the Position Sensor is set to ON and the
SIGNAL is set to ON.)
• If the date and time
is not set, the Time
Screen is displayed.
Be sure to set the date
and time before using
this monitor
Time Screen
1. Push the START/STOP
button.
The Position Sensor Screen
is displayed.
Hold your elbow firmly to avoid body movement.
Remain still and do not talk during measurement.
2. Adjust the height of your wrist by using your
elbow as the axis so that the mark can
be aligned with the mark.
The wrist movement is indicated with the mark.
Slowly move your wrist up and down so that the
wrist comes to the level of your heart ( mark).
Please be careful not to raise your wrist too high.
If your wrist is raised higher than the level of your heart, the monitor will let
it know with the display of a mark.
Slowly lower your wrist so that the mark aligns with the level
of your heart ( mark) using your elbow as the axis.
When the wrist reaches the proper position, the monitor beeps
and automatically starts inflation and measurement.
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How to Wrap the Wrist Cuff
2. Pull the wrist cuff upward holding the edge of the wrist
cuff so that it can be wrapped snugly.
• If the wrist cuff is not wrapped snugly, correct
measurement may not be possible.
Lightly press the velcro part with your finger so that
it is fastened tightly.
• If the velcro part is not tightly fastened, the wrist cuff will
become loose during measurement and the measurement may
be impossible.
• Those having a slender wrist (wrist circumference of less
than 5
3
/
4
inches) may feel the wrist cuff move if the velcro
is not wrapped snugly. In that case, do not wrap the wrist
cuff any tighter, it will not affect the measurement.
• Fold and fasten the extra portion of wrist cuff as shown
to the right. Even if the extra portion of wrist cuff
is not fastened, it will not affect the measurement.
You can also measure your blood pressure on your right wrist.
Wrap the wrist cuff as shown in the Figure to the right.
• Change the Measurement to Right Hand in the Setting Mode.
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