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Important notes regarding your blood pressure measurement
• Take your reading in a comfortable environment as measurements can be a ected by
hot or cold temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature.
• Do not move or talk during measurement as this can elevate readings.
• Do not move or cross legs during measurement. Keep feet at on oor.
• Do not touch cu or monitor during measurement procedure.
• It is suggested that you take your measurements at the same time each day and use
the same arm for consistency.
• Users should wait a minimum of 5 minutes before taking additional measurements.
More time may be necessary depending upon your physiology.
• The measurement results that users receive are for reference only. If users have any
blood pressure concerns, please consult your doctor.
• Once in ation reaches 300 mmHg, the unit will de ate automatically for safety reasons.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
• This device may have di culty determining the proper blood pressure for users with
diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems, or for users who have su ered a
stroke.
• Position the monitor at the same level as your heart during measurement to ensure
accurate readings.
• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in constant uctuation throughout
the day.
• Blood pressure measurement can be a ected by the position of the user, his or her
physiologic condition and other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait 1 hour after
exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages with alcohol or ca eine, or smoking to
measure blood pressure.
• Before measurement, it is suggested that you sit quietly for 15 minutes as
measurements taken during a relaxed state will have greater accuracy. You should not
be physically tired or exhausted while taking a measurement.
• During the measurement, do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles.
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