Measurement Procedure - HoMedics BPW-060-CA Manual

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:
• P osition the monitor at the same level as your
heart during measurement to ensure accurate
readings.
• 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.
• S ee page 26 for additional notes regarding
your blood pressure measurement.
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.
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