Taking your blood pressure – LifeSource ADVANCE MEMORY WRIST UB512 User Manual
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to
measurement.
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Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare wrist.
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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm
to measure pressure.
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Do not talk during measurement.
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Do not cross legs. Keep you feet flat on floor during
measurement.
Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1 .
Sit comfortably in a chair near a flat surface.
2 .
With palm facing upward, attach monitor
to the inside of your left wrist and fasten
securely. The top edge of the cuff should
align with the crease of your wrist.
3 .
Position your wrist so it is level with
your heart, using an arm rest if needed.
Positioning of the wrist at heart level is
critical for accurate measurement
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4 .
To keep track of your AM or PM readings
accurately, use the AM START button for
morning readings, and use the PM START
button for afternoon or evening readings.
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