Does Blood Pressure Vary - ADC 6016 Instruction Manual

The manufacture of the devices takes place according to the terms of
the European standard for blood pressure measuring devices (see Qual-
ity Standards) under the supervision of the Technical Monitoring Associa-
tion Essen (RWTüV-Essen). You must consult ADC
cal problems with this blood pressure instrument. Never attempt to
repair the instrument yourself! Any unauthorized opening of the instru-
ment invalidates all warranty claims!
8. CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND RECALIBRATION
a) Do not expose the device to extreme
temperatures, humidity, dust, or direct
sunlight.
b) The cuff contains a sensitive air-tight
bladder. Handle this carefully and avoid
all types of straining the unit through
twisting or buckling it.
c) Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use gasoline, thinners, or similar
solvents. Spots on the cuff can be
removed carefully with a damp cloth and
soapsuds. The cuff must not be washed!
d) Do not drop the instrument or treat it
roughly in any way. Avoid strong vibrations.
e) Never open the device! An opened
device will no longer remain in calibration.
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Physical activity can have a significant short term impact on blood
pressure. Work, exercise, smoking, eating, drinking - even talking,
laughing, or crying will all affect a person's blood pressure.
® if there are techni-
Your diet, including beverages containing caffeine or alcohol, may
affect blood pressure. Emotional stress can have a dramatic
impact on your blood pressure.
Even repeated blood pressure measurements taken without
adequate rest between readings will alter your blood pressure as
the vessels in your arm engorge with blood. Many of these
influences are only temporary or short term, though chronic (long
term) exposure to some factors may result in permanently elevated
blood pressure levels.

2.4. Does Blood Pressure Vary?

Constantly. An individual's blood pressure varies greatly on a daily
and seasonal basis. It
changes throughout one's
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lifetime. It is not uncommon
for systolic pressure to vary
by 40mmHg or more
throughout the course of a
single day! While generally
not as volatile, diastolic
pressure can still vary significantly. In hypertensive individuals,
variations are even more pronounced. Normally, blood pressure is at
its lowest during sleep and rises in the morning and throughout the
day. The chart (right) illustrates the fluctuations that could occur in a
typical day.
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