Assessments - 2, GPA: 3
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4-a). Adjust the month. Press the Adjust button v?; to adjust the number of the month (Fig. 4-b). Adjust the day. (1) Press the Set button 'f; and the number for the day will flash (Fig. 4-c). (2) Press the Adjust button ■,?; to adjust the number of the day. Adjust the hour. (1) Press the Set button (i> and the number for the hour will flash (Fig. 4-d). (2) Press the Adjust button ¡2; to adjust the number of the hour. Adjust the minutes. (1) Press the Set button (1> and the number for minutes will flash (Fig. 4-e). (2) Press the Adjust button .2to adjust the number of minutes. Finally, synchronizing with a time signal, press the Set button <1) to complete the procedure. Press the On/Off and Start button to turn off the unit. Correction of the time and date Turn off the unit. Press the Set button >1) on the side of the unit. Then correct the time and date as described above. • Please take care to reset the date during a leap year, as the 29th of February will be displayed as the 1st of March. When the batteries are removed, the date, time, and measurement record are erased. Set the date and time again the next time you use the unit. 9 Positioning the Pressure Cuff CAUTIONS: • Do not use the unit for any purpose other than measuring blood pressure. Also, do not use the unit in conjunction with other devices. Improper use may cause a malfunction or personal injury. • Keep the unit out of the reach of children. 3. Remove your watch and any jewelry from your left hand. 0 Wrapping the cuff around the wrist and securing with hook-and-loop fastener. Leave main unit at the distance of 2 cm from the first wrinkle line of wrist-palm joint, mount the cuff on the wrist in such way as the center of the main unit locates at the center of the wrist (Fig. 5-a). Attach the right thumb on the harder part intensely from the side so that the right side of the cuff is sure to be fixed on the side face of the wrist, secure and attach the hook-and-loop fastener snugly until not feeling it opperessed. Confirm the both center of wrist and main unit is still on the same line, and tightness of the fixing (Fig. 5-c). Fig.|5-b 10 Correct Position for Blood Pressure Measurement When measuring your blood pressure at your wrist, the pressure cuff must be at heart level to ensure consistent, accurate readings. Always rest for about four to five minutes before taking measurements. Press the On/Off and Start button to start a measurement. The cuff will automatically inflate and then deflate when the measurement is complete. Taking measurements while sitting down 1. Rest your elbows on a table-or other level surface. 2. Hold the arm so that the cuff is at heart level. 3. With the palm of the hand facing up, release any tenseness in your muscles. Straight fingers and palm, slightly bend the wrist backward so as to lean the hand downward. < 11 Taking measurements while lying down Fig. 6-b When measuring in a lying position, place a cushion or other form of support under the arm._ 1. Lie on your back with your body straight. • Do not lie on your side. Doing so will exert an uneven amount of force on one arm. 2. With the palm of the hand facing up, extend your arm so that it is straight. 3. Relax and release any tension held in the muscles. Straight fingers and palm, slightly bend the wrist backward so as to lean the hand downward. IMPORTANT: • Measure your blood pressure at the same time and under the same conditions every day if possible. The ideal time to measure your blood pressure is in the morning immediately after waking up, while you are still relatively calm. If this is not possible, try to take your blood pressure prior to breakfast, before you become active. • Relax and take measurements in a comfortable position. • Rest for at least 5 minutes before taking a measurement. • Keep still and do not speak during measurement. Blood pressure can fluctuate with the slightest change, such as tensing your muscles or changing your posture. 12 Measuring Your Blood Pressure Fig. 7-a On/Off ^ Start Relax during measurements. 1. Press the On/Oft and Start button (Fig. 7-a). 2. With fingers lightly clenched to form a fist, position your free hand beneath the arm of the wrist being measured. • All displays on the unit will light up for approx. 2 seconds (Fig. 7-b). • The cuff will begin to inflate automatically. I40I 120' iEj'-0/±T- ^30- Changing inflation speeds and operating sounds occur during inflation and are a normal part of the measurements that are being performed at this time. • Once your pulse rate is detected, the V mark will flash on the display (Fig. 7-c). 3. Blood pressure values together with pulse rate 7.d are displayed when the measurement is complete (Fig. 7-d). The air in the pressure cuff is released automatically. The blood pressure sign LEDs light up (for approx. 6 seconds) indicating your blood pressure level. Displayed readings will flash (for approx. 6 seco...