HoMedics BPM-010 Manual page 7

• I t is suggested that you take your measurements
at the same time each day and use the same arm for
consistency.
• U sers should wait a minimum of 5 minutes before
taking additional measurements. More time may be
necessary depending upon your physiology.
• The measurement results that users receive are for
reference only. If users have any blood pressure
concerns, please consult a physician.
1. Position pressure cuff
• Whether sitting or lying, be sure that your arm rests
at the same level as your heart.
• Turn the cuff so that the stethoscope microphone is on
the inside of the arm just above the elbow. This locates
it over the large artery near the hollow of the elbow.
(This artery can be also found by feeling for the pulse
of the artery.)
• Grasp the end of the cuff and pull it snug, then wrap it
around and over your arm, pressing together with hook
and loop tape to bind the cuff securely.
2. Inflate the cuff
• Feel the pulse of the artery with your fingertips to be
sure the stethoscope microphone is directly over it.
• Insert the earpieces of the stethoscope (adjust by
turning earpieces to fit comfortably in your ears).
• Hold the gauge in your left hand or clip onto the loop
provided for reading.
• Close the air-flow valve on the bulb (turn clockwise). DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
• Inflate the cuff by repeatedly squeezing the bulb with
your right hand.
• Listen to the pulse beat while inflating the cuff. Watch
the gauge.
• When you can no longer hear the pulse beat, raise the
pressure an additional 30mm.
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3. Slowly deflate the cuff
• Slowly open the air-flow valve by turning counter
clockwise so that the pressure drops 2-4mmHg with
each beat of your heart. (This will usually mean a drop
of one to two marks on the gauge every second.)
• The rate of deflation is important for accurate reading.
CAUTION: Do not leave cuff inflated for too long as
the inflated cuff has shut off blood flow to the arm.
140
120
100
80
60
SPHYGMOMANOMETER
40
20
160
180
200
220
240
260
CERTIFIED
280
300
mmHg
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