LifeSource UA-787W Instruction Manual page 11

Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement.
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Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.
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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure
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pressure.
Do not talk during measurement.
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Do not cross legs and keep your feet flat on floor during measurement.
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Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1. Sit comfortably with your left
arm resting on a flat surface so
that the center of your upper arm
is at the same height as your heart.
2. Lay left arm on the table, and
place Easy-Fit
pointing away from you. Then position
the tube off-center toward the inner side
of arm in line with the little finger.
3. secure Easy-Fit
should be snug but not too tight. You should
be able to insert two fingers between the cuff
and your arm.
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