Inflating The Cuff; Systolic Blood Pressure Reading; Diastolic Blood Pressure Reading; Recording Your Readings - Microlife BP AG1-10 Mode D'emploi

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4.4.2. Inflating the cuff

Close the air valve on the bulb by turning the screw clock wise.

Do not over-tighten. Squeeze the inflation bulb with the hand at

a steady rate until the pointer on the gauge is 30 mmHg above

your normal systolic pressure value. If you are not sure the

value, inflate to 200 mmHg first.

Slowly open air valve by turning screw counter clockwise and

hold stethoscope chestpiece over brachial artery. Proper de-

flation rate is essential for an accurate reading, so you should

practice and master a recommended defla tion rate of 2 - 3 mmHg

per second or a drop of 1 - 2 marks on the pressure gauge each

heartbeat. You should not keep the cuff inflated any longer

than necessary. As the cuff begins to deflate, you must listen

care fully with the stethoscope. Note the reading on the gauge as

soon as you hear a faint, rhythmic tapping or thumping sounds.

This is the systolic blood pressure reading. Listen care fully and

familiarize yourself with pulse (Korotkoff's) sound.

Allow the pressure to continue dropping at the same deflation rate. When your diastolic blood

pressure value reached, the thumping sound stops. Deflate the cuff valve completely. Remove

the cuff from arm and stethoscope from ears.

4.4.5. Record your readings

Repeat the measurement at least two times. Do not forget to record your readings and the time

of the day measurement is made immediately after you finish measuring. A suitable time is first

thing in the morning, or just before evening meals. Remember that your physician is the only

person qualified to analyze your blood pressure.

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