LifeSource UA-705 - Manual (Page 10)

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Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to
measurement.
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Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.
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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to
measure pressure.
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Do not talk during measurement.
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Do not cross legs and keep you feet flat on floor during measurement.
Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1. Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a
flat surface so that the center of your upper arm
is at the same height as your heart.
2.
Lay left arm on the table, palm up and thread cuff end through metal
loop, smooth side against arm. Then position the tube off-center toward
the inner side of arm in line with the little finger.
3.
Pull the end of the cuff to tighten it, fold back the extra
material, and fasten securely. The cuff should be snug but
not too tight. You should be able to insert two fingers
between the cuff and your arm.
IMPORTANT: Measure pressure at the same time
each day.
4. Confirm that the index points within the proper
fit range.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Cuff
Tube
Index and Proper Fit range