General Remarks - Citizen CH-650 Instruction Manual

GENERAL REMARKS

General remarks on blood pressure and blood pressure
measurement
1. To deflate the cuff quickly, press the "START/STOP" switch.
2. The attached cuff is suitable for wrist circumferences of 13.5-21.5 cm.
3. When attaching the cuff, the body of a blood pressure monitor
should be placed on the inside of your wrist.
4. The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device, because it is
intended for home use.
5. Self measurement is not therapy! In no event should you change
the dosage of your medication prescribed by your physician.
6. As preparation for measuring your blood pressure, you should
urinate and then remain relatively still for 10 to 15 minutes prior to
measurement.
7. Exercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc., prior to measurement
may affect the results.
8. Your blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day.
Measurements should be taken regularly at the same time each day.
9. DO NOT place too much emphasis on the results of one
measurement. Keep a continuing record of your blood pressure
variations. A complete picture can only be obtained from a large
number of readings.
10. Emotional stress tends to cause your blood pressure to rise.
To obtain correct blood pressure measurements
1. Take five or six deep breaths and then relax before measuring your
blood pressure. If you are tense when taking the measurement, you
will not get a valid reading.
2. Your blood pressure will be elevated if you are anxious or irritated,
suffering from lack of sleep or constipation, or have just taken some
exercise or eaten a meal.
3. Wrap the cuff around your wrist snugly. (
4. DO NOT measure your blood pressure after bathing or drinking.
5. If you feel the need to urinate, do so before measuring your blood
pressure.
6. Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is
around 20°C. DO NOT measure your blood pressure when it is too
cold (below 10°C) or too hot (above 40°C) in the room.
7. DO NOT try to measure your blood pressure immediately after
drinking coffee or tea or after smoking.
8. Measure your blood pressure when you are relaxed and still. Keep
the center of the cuff at the level of your heart and DO NOT move
your arm or talk.
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