Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading - Veridian Healthcare 01-5041 Instruction Manual

TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING

Please read the preceding portions of this manual prior to taking your
first reading.
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking, eating, taking medication,
alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a
reading.
1. Position the monitor on a flat, stable surface with the digital display
in view.
2. Insert the cuff tubing connector into the port on the left
side of your monitor, Fig 1.
3. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your palm
facing upward. Elevate your arm so that the cuff is
at the same level as your heart, Fig 2. Relax your left
hand.
4. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the
unit will run a self-test, Fig 3.
5. After the self-test, the unit will briefly display the last
reading values. If there is no previous measurement,
the unit will display '0' for all of the reading values,
Fig 4.
If a downward arrow flashes
remaining in the cuff from a previous measurement;
press the release button on the valve to release any
remaining air. After the air is released, an up arrow
will appear on the display.
NOTE: You can stop the inflation or deflation process at any time by pressing
the POWER button.
, there is air
Fig. 3
ENGLISH –
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
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