Correct Measurement Posture; Measurement Procedure - HoMedics BPW-360BTPU Manual

CORRECT MEASUREMENT POSTURE

1. Place your elbow on a table
so that the cuff is at the same
level as your heart as shown in
Fig. A. Relax your entire body,
especially between your elbow
and fingers.
Note: Your heart is located
slightly below your armpit.
2. If the cuff is not at the same
level as your heart or if
you cannot keep your arm
completely still throughout the
reading, use a soft object such
as a folded towel to support
your arm as shown in Fig. B.
3. Turn your palm upwards.
4. Sit upright in a chair, and take
5-6 deep breaths.
Note: Avoid leaning back while
the measurement is being taken
as shown in Fig. C.
Fig. A
Fig. B
(X)
Fig. C
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:
• Position the monitor at the same level as your heart
during measurement to ensure accurate readings.
• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in
constant fluctuation throughout the day.
• Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the
position of the user, his or her physiologic condition
and other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait 1 hour
after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages
with alcohol or caffeine, or smoking to measure blood
pressure.
• Before a measurement, it is suggested that you sit
quietly for 15 minutes as measurements taken during
a relaxed state will have greater accuracy. You should
not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a
measurement.
• During the measurement, do not talk or move your
arm or hand muscles.
• See page 25 for additional notes regarding your
blood pressure measurement.
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.
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