A&D Life Source UA-851THW User Manual page 18

About Blood Pressure
Establishing Baseline Measurements
The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure
measurement is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your
monitor, it is important to establish a "baseline measurement." This
helps build a foundation of measurements that you can use to
compare against future readings. To build this baseline measurement,
devote two weeks for consistent blood pressure monitoring. This
involves doing everything the same way when you measure (e.g.
measuring during the same time of day, in the same location, sitting
in the same chair, using the same cuff, etc.). Once you establish your
baseline measurement, you can start evaluating if your measurement
has been affected by factors such as lifestyle changes or medication
treatment.
How Do I Record My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic
pressure written first, followed by a slash mark and the diastolic
pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic
measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse is simply written with the
letter "P" followed by the pulse rate — P 72, for example.
If you choose to use Wellness Connected each measurement you
take is automatically sent to your computer and charted instantly. The
Wellness Connected software will direct all of the measurements from
a device to the account the device is registered to. If the device is not
registered, measurements will not be off loaded.
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