Taking your blood pressure – LifeSource ADVANCE MEMORY WRIST UB512 User Manual

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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:

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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 wrist.

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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm

to measure pressure.

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Do not talk during measurement.

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Do not cross legs. Keep you feet flat on floor during

measurement.

Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:

1 .

Sit comfortably in a chair near a flat surface.

2 .

With palm facing upward, attach monitor

to the inside of your left wrist and fasten

securely. The top edge of the cuff should

align with the crease of your wrist.

3 .

Position your wrist so it is level with

your heart, using an arm rest if needed.

Positioning of the wrist at heart level is

critical for accurate measurement

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4 .

To keep track of your AM or PM readings

accurately, use the AM START button for

morning readings, and use the PM START

button for afternoon or evening readings.

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