Omron Healthcare INTELLISENSE HEM-650 - Manual (Page 5)

BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT
1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising and bathing for at
30 minutes before taking measurement. rest for at least 15
minutes before taking a measurement.
2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during
stressful times.
3. The cuff can be applied to your left or right wrist. Always measure
your blood pressure on the same wrist.
4. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.
5. Position the unit at heart level throughout the measurement.
6. remain still and do not talk during the measurement.
7. Keep a record of your blood pressure and pulse reading for your
physician. A single measurement does not provide an accurate indication
of your true blood pressure. You need to take and record several readings
over a period of time. Try to measure your blood pressure at the same
time each day for consistency.
8. Wait 2-3 minutes between measurements. The wait time allows the
arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure
measurement. You may need to increase the wait time depending on
your individual physiological characteristics.
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