User's Manual

Suggestions Before Taking A

Measurement

• Avoid eating, smoking, and exercising for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest at least

15 minutes before taking a measurement.

• Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times.

• Remove tight-fitting clothing from your left arm.

• Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.

• Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Rest your left arm on a table so that the cuff is at

the same level as your heart.

• Remain still and do not speak during the measurement.

• It is recommended that a record of your blood pressure and pulse readings be brought to your

physician on a regular basis, as a single measurement does not provide an accurate indication of

your true blood pressure.

• It is recommended that you take and record several readings over a period of time, measuring

your blood pressure at the same time each day for consistency.

• If you are taking multiple readings consecutively, you should wait 2-3 minutes between

measurements. The wait time allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the

blood pressure measurement. You may need to increase the wait time depending on your

individual physical characteristics.

CAUTION: Blood pressure recording can be affected by the position of the

subject, his/her physiologic condition, and other factors.

Suggestions Before Taking A Measurement

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