A&D UA-789AC Instruction Manual page 15

Taking Your Blood Pressure
Normal Measurement
1
. Place the cuff on the arm (preferably the left arm). Sit quietly during
measurement.
2. Press the START button. The average of your last 3 readings and
the total number of readings in memory will appear. As the cuff
pressurizes, measurement will begin and the Cuff Inflation Meter will
show on the display screen. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight.
Note: If an appropriate pressure is not obtained, the monitor automatically starts to inflate
again. If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press the START button again.
3. When the measurement is complete, the systolic and diastolic
pressure readings and pulse rate are displayed. The cuff deflates
and the monitor automatically shuts off after 1 minute, or you can
turn it off by pressing the START button.
4. Remove cuff and make note of your blood
pressure and pulse rate.
Manual override of systolic pressure
setting:
If your systolic pressure is expected to exceed 230
mmHg follow these steps:
1. Place the cuff on the left arm, unless your physician tells you
otherwise.
2. Press and hold the START button until a number 30 to 40 mmHg
higher than your expected systolic pressure appears.
3. Release the START button when the desired number is reached.
280 mmHg is the highest pressure level the monitor can reach.
Measurement will then begin. Continue to measure your blood
pressure.
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