A Few Words About Blood Pressure - BRASH IMPORTS 3000 Instruction Manual

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Attention
Caution
Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are dangerous.
Please follow the instructions of your doctor.
Self-diagnosis may worsen the disease.
Do not use the unit for infants or person who cannot express one's
intention.
May cause accident or trouble.
Do not use the unit for purpose other than measuring blood
pressure.
May cause accident or trouble.
Do not use cellular phone near the unit.
The main unit may operate erroneously.
Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the main unit or the cuff
of the blood pressure monitor.
Will cause the unit to function erroneously.
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Requests from Manufacturer
Used batteries may leak and damage the main unit. Please observe the following
points.
* If you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time (approximately three
months or more), remove the batteries.
* Replace worn batteries with their polarities in the correct direction.
* Do not insert the batteries with their polarities in the wrong direction.
Do not use force to bend the cuff or the air tube.
When removing the air tube, do not use force to pull it.
Do not apply strong shock to or drop the main unit.
Do not inflate the wrist cuff when it is not wrapped on the wrist.
Always use the specified accessories in the manual, the use of other parts not
approved by the manufacturer may cause hazard.
For service information like circuit diagram, parts list etc., please contact the
distributors.

A FEW WORDS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

Blood pressure is the force exerted on the
walls of your blood vessels as blood flows
through them.
Your heart is like a pump. When it contracts,
or beats, it sends a surge of blood through
the blood vessels and pressure increases.
This is called your systolic pressure.
When your heart relaxes between beats,
your blood pressure decreases. This is
called your diastolic pressure.
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Heart Contracts
(Pressure Increases)
Heart Relaxes
(Pressure Decreases)