General Remarks - Citizen CH-657 Manual De Instrucciones

General remarks on blood pressure and measurements
1. To deflate the cuff quickly, press the "START/STOP" switch.
2. The attached cuff is suitable for wrist circumferences of 5-3/8" – 8-3/8"
(13.5-21.5 cm).
3. When attaching the cuff, the body of a blood pressure monitor should
be placed on the inside of your wrist.
4. The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic devise, because it is
intended for home use.
5. Self measurement is not therapy! In no event should you change the
dosage of your medication prescribed by your physician.
6. As preparation for measuring your blood pressure, you should urinate
and then remain relatively still for 10 to 15 minutes prior to measurement.
7. Exercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc., prior to measurement may
affect the results.
8. Your blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day.
Measurements should be taken regularly at the same time each day.
9. DO NOT place too much emphasis on the results of one measurement.
Keep a continuing record of your blood pressure variations. A complete
picture can only be obtained from a large number of readings.
10. Emotional stress tends to cause your blood pressure to rise.
To obtain correct blood pressure measurements
1. Take five or six deep breaths and then relax before measuring your
blood pressure. If you are tense when taking the measurement, you
will not get a valid reading.
2. Your blood pressure will be elevated if you are anxious or irritated,
suffering from lack of sleep or constipation, or have just taken some
exercise or eaten a meal.
3. Wrap the cuff around your wrist snugly. (
4. DO NOT measure your blood pressure after bathing or drinking.
5. If you feel the need to urinate, do so before measuring your blood
pressure.
6. Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is around
68°F (20°C). DO NOT measure your blood pressure when it is too cold
(below 50°F (10°C)) or too hot (above 104°F (40°C)) in the room.
7. DO NOT try to measure your blood pressure immediately after drinking
coffee or tea or after smoking.

GENERAL REMARKS

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