Measurement Procedure; Important Notes Regarding Your Blood Pressure Measurement - HoMedics BPM-010 Manual

4. Position cuff edge 0.6-1.0 inches (1.5-2.5 cm)
above elbow.
5. Pull the end of the cuff so that it tightens
evenly around your arm. Press the hook
and loop material together to secure.
Allow room for 2 fingers to fit between the
cuff and your arm.
6. Lay your arm on a table (palm upward) so the
cuff is at the same height as your heart. Make
sure the tube is not kinked.
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NOTE: If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm,
it can also be placed on your right arm. However, all
measurements should be made using the same arm.

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:
• B lood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in
constant fluctuation throughout the day.
• B lood pressure measurement can be affected by the
position of the user, his or her physiologic condition
and other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait 1 hour
after exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages
with alcohol or caffeine, or smoking to measure blood
pressure.
• B efore measurement, it is suggested that you sit
quietly for 15 minutes as measurements taken during
a relaxed state will have greater accuracy. You should
not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a
measurement.
• D uring the measurement, do not talk or move your arm
or hand muscles.
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR BLOOD
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
• T ake your reading in a comfortable environment
as measurements can be affected by hot or cold
temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal body
temperature.
• D o not move or talk during measurement as this can
elevate readings.
• D o not move or cross legs during measurement. Keep
feet flat on floor.
• D o not touch cuff or stethoscope microphone during
measurement procedure.
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