Taking A Measurement - Omron HEM-431CAN Instruction Manual

TAKING A MEASUREMENT

1. Press the ON/OFF button
All display symbols appear on the screen.
NOTE: When the monitor completes the necessary preparations
before measurement, the Heartbeat Symbol ( ) appears
next to the zero. Wait for the Heartbeat Symbol ( )
before taking a measurement.
2. Begin inflating the cuff by rapidly squeezing the inflation bulb until
you have reached approximately 30 40 mmHg higher than your
normal systolic reading. If your normal systolic blood pressure is
unknown, inflate the cuff to 180 mmHg.
NOTES:
• Do not inflate the arm cuff more than necessary. The current
time continues to be displayed while the cuff is being inflated.
• Do not inflate higher than 299 mmHg.
3. When the desired pressure has been achieved, release the
inflation bulb.
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