Correct Measurement Posture; Measurement Procedure - HoMedics HEALTH PLUS BPW-040-HP Manual De Instrucciones

CORRECT MEASUREMENT POSTURE

1. Place your elbow on a
table so that the cuff is
at the same level as your
heart as shown in Fig.
A. Relax your entire body,
especially between your
elbow and fingers.
Note: Your heart is located
slightly below your armpit.
2. If the cuff is not at the
same level as your heart
or if you cannot keep
your arm completely still
throughout the reading,
use a soft object such as
a folded towel to support
your wrist as shown in
Fig. B.
3. Turn your palm upwards.
4. Sit upright in a chair, and
take 5-6 deep breaths.
Avoid leaning back while
the measurement is being
taken as shown in Fig. C.
Fig. A
Fig. B
(X)
Fig. C
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:
• 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 fluctuation throughout the day.
• Blood pressure measurement can be
affected 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 caffeine, or smoking to measure
blood pressure.
• Before a 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.
• See page 22 for additional notes regarding
your blood pressure measurement.
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.
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