Before Taking A Measurement - Omron BP760 Instruction Manual

BEFORE TAkING A MEASUREMENT

To ensure a reliable reading follow these recommendations:
1 . Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising, and bathing
for 30 minutes prior to taking a measurement . Rest for at least 15
minutes prior to taking the measurement .
2 . Stress raises blood pressure . Avoid taking measurements during
stressful times .
3 . Measurements should be taken in a quiet place .
4 . Remove tight-fitting clothing from your arm .
5 . Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor . Rest your arm on
a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart .
6 . Remain still and do not talk during the measurement .
7 . Wait 2-3 minutes between measurements . The wait time allows the
arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure
measurement . You may need to increase the wait time depending on
your individual physiological characteristics .
8 . Keep a record of your blood pressure and pulse readings for your
physician . A single measurement may not provide an accurate
indication of your true blood pressure . You need to take and record
several readings over a period of time . Try to measure your blood
pressure at about the same time each day for consistency .
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