Measurement With The Desired Systolic Pressure; Notes For Proper Measurement - A&D UA-789 XL Instruction Manual

Measurement With The Desired Systolic Pressure

If your systolic pressure is expected to exceed 230 mmHg, use this procedure.
1. Place the cuff on the arm (preferably the left arm).
2. Press and hold the
number about 30 to 40 mmHg higher than
your expected systolic pressure appears.
3. Release the
measurement, when the desired number
is reached. Then continue to measure
your blood pressure as described on the
previous page.

Notes For Proper Measurement

Sit down in a comfortable position. Place the arm to be used for the
measurement on a table or other support so that the center of the cuff will be at
the same height as your heart.
Relax for about five or ten minutes before taking a measurement. If you are
excited or depressed by emotional stress, the measurement will reflect this
stress as a higher (or lower) than normal blood pressure reading and the pulse
reading will usually be faster than normal.
An individual's blood pressure varies constantly, depending on what you are
doing and what you have eaten. What you drink can have a very strong and
rapid effect on your blood pressure.
This device bases its measurements on the heartbeat. If you have a very weak
or irregular heartbeat, the device may have difficulty determining your blood
pressure.
Should the device detect a condition that is abnormal, it will stop the
measurement and display an error symbol. Refer to page 4 for the description of
symbols.
This device is intended for use by adults only. Consult with your physician before
using this device on a child. A child should not use this device unattended.
Measurements
button until a
START
button to start
START
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At heart level
Press and hold the button
Release the button at
the desired systolic
pressure
Refer to the previous page for
measurement