inbody BPBIO320S User Manual page 35

Question
When should blood pressure
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be measured?
How frequently can tests be
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done?
Is there any case that
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I should not test?
Can results vary depending
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on the testing environment
and temperature?
The blood pressure values
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are different at home and at
the hospital.
The blood pressure values
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are different at home and at
the hospital.
Blood pressure may vary throughout the day, as shown below.
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Therefore, the best time to test is when users can test regularly on a daily basis.
It is recommended to test at the same time each day under the same conditions.
The automatic blood pressure monitor applies pressure to the arm to measure
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blood pressure. Consecutive testing may put a strain on blood vessel. Rest
for about 5 minutes between tests.
Automatic blood pressure monitor applies pressure to the arm to measure
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blood pressure. If you had blood drawn or had an injection given in the either
arm, it is recommended to wait at least 1 hour before testing, or measure with
another arm.
BPBIO320S can operate at 5 to 40ºC (41 to 104ºF). However, if
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the user feels that the temperature is low or high, this feeling makes the
blood vessels expand or contract, so it will ultimately affect the blood
pressure results. It is recommended to test in a stable condition in an
environment where no cold or heat is felt.
· The user will not be able to perform a natural and stable test if the user is
testing in a loud or distracted environment. It is recommended to test in an
environment free from noise and disturbances.
The blood pressure may change:
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- Within 1 hour after meals
- After having alcohol or caffeine
- After smoking
- After taking a bath
- After exercise
- After urination or defecation
- When testing in an unfamiliar location
Blood pressure can change depending on the environment.
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Test in the same environment when managing blood pressure.
Psychologically, people ten to feel stable at home than at hospital.
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Hospital-tested blood pressure tends to be higher than home-tested
blood pressure.
Answer
Blood pressure
values
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