Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 6)

AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING PATIENT INFORMATION
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) takes numerous readings of your blood pressure over a
24-hour period or longer. It provides accurate and reliable information and can give you and your doctor
a truer picture of your blood pressure than occasional visits and readings taken at your doctor’s office.
How often will my blood pressure be taken?
Usually, your heart rate and blood pressure will be measured at 15- to 30-minute periods during the day and
every 30 minutes to one hour at night. Although you may notice the first few times the cuff inflates, you will
soon become used to the monitor. Most people find it very easy to wear.
How does APBM work?
This ABPM uses the oscillometric method, which involves measuring movement of the blood after closing off
the brachial artery, the main artery that runs from the shoulder down to the elbow. The data is stored and
then interpreted by trained professionals in your doctor’s office.
Be advised of the following:
• Pressing the Start/Stop button during a reading will cancel that reading and deflate the cuff regardless of
whether the Start button is set to On or Off in the Study Parameters.
• Undress carefully at bedtime, using caution not to disconnect the hose from the monitor.
• Placing a pillow over the monitor during sleep will reduce any electrical hum from the ABPM 6100 unit.
PATIENT DO’S AND DON’TS
DO
• Wear a loose fitting blouse or shirt.
• Record time, symptom/mood and activity/position in the patient diary.
• Activate a reading (if the Start/Stop button is activated) at the first sign of symptoms.
• Remain motionless during readings.
• Keep vehicle driving and travel to a minimum.
• Bring diary upon return.
DON’T
• Remove the cuff.
• Get the monitor wet.
• Use power tools or heavy equipment during a reading.
• Remove the batteries from the unit.
• Wear long-sleeved sweaters or dresses during monitoring period.
• Swim, shower, or bathe during monitoring.
• Operate heavy equipment or power tools, as vibrations may functionally disrupt the monitor.
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