Measurement Procedure - HoMedics BPA-200 Manual De Instrucciones

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7. Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to
accurate measurement. This cuff is suitable for
your use if the Index line falls within the OK
range as shown below. If the Index line falls out of
the OK range, you may need a cuff with other cir-
cumferences. Contact HoMedics Consumer
Relations regarding additional cuff sizes.
Index
8. Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the cuff is
at the same height as your heart. Make sure the
tube is not kinked.
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OK Range
Indicator
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:
• 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 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 25 for additional notes regarding your
blood pressure measurement.
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