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This will allow your body to return to its normal, resting state. . Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment - not too cold, not too hot - as temperature may affect your measurement. . If you've just consumed beverages containing caffeine such as coffee, non-herbal tea, or cola, wait 30-45 minutes. Also don’t smoke just before taking a measurement. . Plug the cuff tube measurement. Important Reminders 15 Applying the CuffImportant Reminders Important Reminders While Taking a Measurement . Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or moving may elevate measurements. . For consistency, it’s a good idea to measure your blood pressure using the same arm and at about the same time each day. If possible, we suggest using your left arm. . When taking multiple measurements right after each other, make sure you wait at least 10 minutes in between. Waiting allows your blood vessels to return to their normal state. . Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat Do not touch the cuff or monitor at any time measurement. Relax. • Before you put the cuff on your arm make certain that you are not wearing a thick coat or sweater. • If you are wearing a long sleeved shirt, roll up the sleeve, but make sure that it is not constricting circulation to your arm. • The cuff should be positioned on your bicep and the red arterial marker should be in the center just above your elbow. Instructions are also printed directly on the cuff for reference. • Wrap the cuff around your upper arm (usually the left) so it fits securely but is not too tight. You should be able to place 2 fingers in between the cuff and your arm. The velcro tab should fall within "OK" range printed on the cuff for use. • Place your arm on a table facing upwards. The inflation line up with your arm. tube to kink or wrap should fall down Applying the 16 Important Reminders 17 Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement • Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement. • Press the "START/STOP" button. The monitor will inflate to 160mmHg. If the monitor senses that you require a higher inflation level, it will automatically increase the air pressure to the level that's right for you. • You will feel the cuff get tighter around your arm - this It should not inflate to the point of discomfort. If cuff is secured too tightly. Press "START/STOP" and rewrap the cuff leaving more room between your arm • Numbers will appear on the digital display. This is the normal process the monitor goes through pressure. Don’t be alarmed if you notice the numbers change, or go higher than you 18 Taking a Blood Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement • When your measurement is complete the monitor will deflate automatically, releasing the air pressure in the cuff. • The entire measurement process should take less than one minute. Once measurement is complete the display will flash between your blood pressure and pulse measurements. NOTE: Blood pressure constantly changes day. Occasionally, high or low readings do not your monitor is malfunctioning speak with your doctor is and if you experience Taking a Blood 19 Sixty Measurement Memory When you take a measurement the monitor automatically stores it in memory space number one. As you continue to take measurements the monitor will push the previous measurement back one space. In other words, the value in space one will always be the most recent blood pressure measurement taken. Your monitor will store up to 60 measurements. To review measurements in the memory, press the "MEMORY" button. Press the "MEMORY" button in succession to review all 60 of your last blood pressure measurements. 20 Sixty Measurement Taking Care of Your Blood Pressure Monitor It’s important to treat your monitor with care. Here are some basic tips: . Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature changes. . . Try not to drop it on the floor. Do not take the monitor or the cuff apart. None of the monitor’s parts are fixable at home. If your monitor needs repairs see details in warranty section. . . . the monitor needs cleaning it’s best to wipe it with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Healthy Living recommends Always remove the For your safety, do not wrap the body part other Keep the monitor free of dust and other materials. Avoid getting any part of the monitor or cuff extremely wet. cleaning your monitor about once a month. .. Do not harshly fold or bend the cuff this may damage it on the inside. Do not inflate the monitor’s cuff if it is not wrapped around your arm. Taking Care of Blood Pressure 21 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error/Symbol What Does It Mean? How To Fix It Error/Symbol What Does It Mean? How To Fix It Monitor may have been Read page 17 (Applying inflated without the cuff the Cuff). around the arm OR Cuff may not be postioned correctly on the arm. You may have moved Read pages 15 & 16 while the cuff was inflat...