A&D UA-705 Instruction Manual page 18

About Blood Pressure
Establishing Baseline Measurements
The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure
measurement is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your
monitor, it is important to establish a "baseline measurement." This
helps build a foundation of measurements that you can use to compare
against future readings. To build this baseline measurement, devote
two weeks for consistent blood pressure monitoring. This involves
doing everything the same way when you measure (e.g. measuring
during the same time of day, in the same location, sitting in the same
chair, using the same cuff, etc.). Once you establish your baseline
measurement, you can start evaluating if your measurement has been
affected based on things lifestyle changes or medication treatment.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic
pressure written first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic
pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic
measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse is simply written with the
letter "P" followed by the pulse rate—P 72, for example. Please see the
back of the manual for the blood pressure tracking record.
Customer Support Tools Online
Additional tools are available on www.LifeSourceOnline.com (in
Canada - www.autocontrol.com) to help you get the most out of your
blood pressure monitoring. These include:
q Large Print Instruction Manuals
q Animated Operating Instructions for select models
q Additional Logbook Sheets
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