Welch Allyn LProcheck Blood Pressue (BP) Measurement - User Manual User Manual
Procheck™ taking your own blood pressure
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Taking Your own Blood Pressure
- The Cuff
- The Gauge And Inflation Bulb
- Operating The Gauge, Bulb & Valve
- 1. Wrap and secure the cuff around a solid circular object. We suggest using an item such as a coffee can or large canned food item.
- 2. With the trigger in the “out” or “pump” position, hold the gauge comfortably in your hand and pump the inflation bulb several times until the pointer reaches 180 mmHg.
- 3. Watch the dial face of the gauge and deflate the cuff by pressing lightly on the trigger until tension is felt. The deflation...
- 4. When the pointer reaches 40 mmHg, depress the trigger to the “dump” position. This allows complete deflation of cuff.
- 5. Push your index finger upward to return trigger to the “out” or “pump” position. You are now ready for your next measurement.
- The Stethoscope
- A Few Things To Remember
- Now You Are Ready To Measure
- Your Own Blood Pressure
- 1. You may not have the cuff positioned correctly. Check Figure 4 on page 7. Make sure the stethoscope is over the brachial artery.
- 2. You may be in a noisy place and not able to hear clearly. Relax and take your pressure in a quiet place.
- 3. You may not have the cuff tight enough when you begin to pump it. In general, two fingers should fit snugly under the uninflated cuff.
- 4. The sounds are louder if the cuff is inflated as rapidly as possible. Make sure you’re pumping quickly.
- 5. The ear tips should fit comfortably in your ears, forming an “air seal” to block outside noise. This may take several adjustments of the stethoscope ear tubes.
- 6. People whose arms are extremely large may require a larger than standard sized cuff for accurate measurement. Check with your doctor if your upper arm is larger than 16 in. around.
- 7. For a variety of medical reasons, your blood pressure may be particularly hard to measure. Check your technique with someone experienced in blood pressure measurements if you continue to have difficulty.
- Cleaning And Maintenance
- Gauge
- Cuff
- 1. Prior to laundering in soap and water, remove the stethoscope chest piece. To detach the chest piece, first remove the tubing...
- 2. Press the hook and loop fasteners together for protection when washing. After washing allow the cuff to air dry.
- 3. DO NOT PRESS WITH A HOT IRON. Nylon hooks and loops are destroyed at temperatures above 250˚F. Iron only on the reverse side with medium heat.
- Bladder
- Stethoscope
- Accessories
- Warranty
- tested to and conforms with the provisions noted
- within the 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive.
- European Regulatory Manager
- Medical Division
- Welch Allyn Ltd.
- Navan, Co. Meath, Republic of Ireland
- Tel: 353-46-67700
- FAX: 353-46-27128
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- Your Own Blood Pressure