Kinetik Blood Pressure BPM4TL - Manual (Page 7)

Additional Information on Blood Pressure
A. BHS (British Hypertension Society) blood pressure classifications:
B. Variations in blood pressure:
Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure without regard to age,
have been established by the
British Hypertension Society (BHS), as shown in
the chart. However this chart is not exact for classification of blood pressure and
it's intended to be used as a guide in understanding non-invasive blood pressure
measurements. Please consult with your physician for proper diagnosis.
Individual blood pressures vary greatly both on a daily and a seasonal basis.
These variations are even more pronounced in hypertensive patients.
Normally the blood pressure rises while at work and is at its lowest during
sleeping period.
(hypertensive: a person who has high blood pressure symptoms.)
The graph right, illustrates the variations in blood pressure over a whole
day with measurement taken every five minutes. The thick line represents sleep.
The rise in blood pressure at 4 PM (A in the graph) and 12 PM (B in the graph) corresponds to peak readings.
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Precautions
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* Do not use this manual and product as a substitute for advice, diagnosing or treating a health problem or
prescribing any medication by your doctor. If you have a medical problem, promptly consult your healthcare
provider.
* Read the Instruction Manual thoroughly before measuring and keep it at hand for your reference at any time.
* This device uses the oscillometric method to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as your
heart rate. It’s recommended for use by people over the age of 18 and not to be used on infants or children.
* The device is designed for home use and not suitable for clinical use.
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Do not take a measurement in a low (less than 50 ºF/10 ºC) and high (more than 104 ºF/40 ºC) temperature,
nor in a place outside humidity ranges (15 % ~ 90 % R.H.), or you may get inaccurate readings.
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Wait 30 ~ 45 minutes before measurement if you’ve just consumed caffeinated beverages or smoked
cigarettes.
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Rest at least 5 ~ 10 minutes before taking a measurement.
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To allow your blood vessels to return to the condition prior to taking the measurement, please wait at
least 3 ~ 5 minutes in between measurements. You may need to adjust the wait time according to your
personal physiological situation.
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We recommend you using the same arm (preferably the left arm) and measuring around the same time
each day.
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Sit down comfortably and place your elbow on the table with your feet flat on the floor. Please do not cross
your legs during measurements.
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Keep the device at heart level. Relax your hand with the palm facing up.
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Perform measurements in a quiet and relaxed environment at room temperature.
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Do not move or shake the device during a measurement. Please keep quiet and do not talk during
measurements.