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If the blood pressure monitor isIf the blood pressure monitor isCorrect Position for Blood Pressure Measurement
positioned lower than the heart, thepositioned higher than the heart,
When measuring your blood pressure at your wrist, the pressure cuff mustmeasured blood pressure valuethe measured blood pressure value
be at heart level to ensure consistent, accurate readings.may be high.may be low.
Always rest for about four to five minutes before taking measurements.
Press the On/Off and Start button to start a measurement. The cuff will
automatically inflate and then deflate when the measurement is complete.
Taking measurements while sitting down
Fig. 6-a1. Rest your elbows on a table or
other level surface.If the posture applies pressure toDo not touch the blood pressure
the stomach (leaning forward),monitor while taking
accurate measurements may notmeasurements.2. Hold the arm so that the cuff is at
heart level.
be possible.
3. With the palm of the hand facing
up, release any tenseness in
your muscles.
� Slightly extend your fingers.
� Slightly bend your wrist.
Fig. 6-b
When measuring in a sitting position, Do not move your body, your arm,Do not talk while taking
lightly clench the hand of the arm not or your fingers while takingmeasurements.
fitted with the blood pressure monitor measurements.
and rest it on the table.
If measurements are taken with theFig. 6-c
wrist or hand in the following positions,
accurate measurements may not be
possible.
Do not use close to cellular phones or other devices which emit
electromagnetic waves. Doing so may result in malfunction.
Wrist is bentWrist is tense and
inwards.fist is being made.
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