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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
lifestyle changes or medication treatment.
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.
Additional tools are available on www.LifeSourceOnline.com (in Canada -
www.autocontrol.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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