Taking A Measurement - Omron HEM-432C Instruction Manual

TAKING A MEASUREMENT

1. Press the ON/OFF button
All display symbols appear on the screen.
NOTE: When the monitor completes the necessary preparations
before measurement, the Heartbeat Symbol ( ) appears
next to the zero. Wait for the Heartbeat Symbol ( )
before taking a measurement.
2. Begin inflating the cuff by rapidly squeezing the inflation bulb until
you have reached approximately 30-40 mmHg higher than your
normal systolic reading. If your normal systolic blood pressure is
unknown, inflate the cuff to 180 mmHg.
NOTES:
• Do not inflate the arm cuff more than necessary. The current
time continues to be displayed while the cuff is being inflated.
• Do not inflate higher than 299 mmHg.
3. When the desired pressure has been achieved, release the
inflation bulb.
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