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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 like
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 to help you
get the most out of your blood pressure monitoring. These include:
• Large Print Instruction Manuals
• Animated Operating Instructions for select models
• Additional Logbook Sheets
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LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966
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