T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Blood pressure is extremely high or low.
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The monitor is not adjusted to your heart. Adjust the monitor to
the height of your heart.
Measurement is not taken with correct posture or the cuff is
wrapped
incorrectly.
procedures.
The reading was effected from moving or talking. Remain still and
quiet during measurement.
Measurement was taken right after exercise or other activities
influencing the reading. Measure again after resting for more
than 5 minutes. See TIPS ON TAKING YOUR BLOOD
PRESSURE.
Measured values vary all the time.
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Mental and physical condition or measurement condition is
influencing blood pressure. Make measurement under the same
condition.
Measured value is different from that taken at a hospital.
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Mental condition such as nervousness at a hospital or relaxed
feeling at home is influencing blood pressure. Take records of
blood pressure taken at home and consult with your
doctor.
Reconfirm
the
measurement
Blood pressure is changing 24 hours a day in relation with mental and
physical conditions. Eating, drinking, smoking, exercising or bathing will
alter blood pressure. Blood pressure will be also influenced by mental
condition such as feeling tensed or relieved and health condition It is
important to know the tendency of blood pressure by making
measurement regularly. Make your own rules including conditions and
time to make measurement and take blood pressure everyday.
Inflation is repeated.
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The cuff is inflated again if sudden change of pressure, which could
be due to movement or straining of arm or wrist, was detected.
Inflation is repeated until blood pressure is taken. Repeated
inflation is not a malfunction of the monitor. Do not move or
speak during measurement.
is displayed.
Over pressure: blood pressure could not be taken due to moving or
speaking although the cuff was inflated to the maximum pressure.
Do not move or speak during measurement.
or
is displayed.
Blood pressure could not be taken due to moving or speaking. Do
not move or speak during measurement.
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