ReliOn UA-787REL - Manual (Page 21)

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answers to Why your readings are different Between ■
home and at the doctor’s office
Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting may
be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is known as
white coat hypertension.
When I bring my monitor to a doctor’s office, why do I get a
different measurement from my monitor to that taken by a
doctor or nurse?
The healthcare professional may be using a different sized cuff. The size of
the bladder inside the cuff is critical for the accuracy of the measurement.
This may give you a different reading. A cuff too large will produce a reading
that is lower than the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small will pro-
duce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure. There may also
be other factors that can cause the difference in measurements.
Keys to successful monitoring: ■
Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. We recommend that you are
consistent in your daily measurement routine:
Measure at the same time each day.
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Sit in the same chair/position.
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Do not cross legs and keep your feet flat on the floor.
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Relax for 5 minutes before measurement.
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Use the correct cuff size to get an accurate reading.
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Sit still during measurement – no talking, eating or sudden movements.
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Record your measurement in the logbook.
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