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cuff over article of clothing
• For cuff with metal D-shaped ring, pull the free end of the cuff through the
D-ring and close the cuff by means of the Velcro closure.
• In units intended for home use, the diaphragm of the chestpiece of the ste-
thoscope integrated into the cuff must be placed above the brachial artery.
3. Inflating the cuff
• Close the air valve on the bulb by turning the screw clockwise, Do not over-
tighten.
• Squeeze the inflation bulb with the hand you used to at a steady rate until
the needle on the gauge points 30mmHg above your normal upper systolic-
pressure value. If you don't know it, inflate just to 200mmHg.
4. Systolic blood pressure reading-upper value
• Slowly open air valve by turning screw counter clockwise and hold ste-
thoscope chestpiece over brachial artery. Proper deflation rate is vital for
an accurate reading so you should practice and master a recommended
deflation rate of 2-3mmHg per second or a drop of one to two 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 carefully
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-upper-blood
pressure reading. Listen carefully and familiarize yourself with pulse sound.
Once familiar you should check this procedure with your physician.
5. Diastolic blood pressure reading-lower value
• Allow the pressure to continue dropping at the same deflation rate. When your
diastolic-lower-blood pressure value reached, the thumping sound stops.
• Deflate the cuff valve completely. Remove the cuff from arm and stethoscope
from ears.
6. Record your readings
• Repeat the measurement two or more times. Do not forget to record your
readings and the time of the day measurement is made immediately after you
finish measuring. A convenient 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.
7. Specifications
• Measuring range: 0-300mmHg
• Precision: ±3 mmHg
• Measurement range: 0-300mmHg
• Precision: 2 mmHg
• Scale graduation: 2 mmHg
• Maintenance
• With proper care and maintenance, your blood pressure kit will provide years
of satisfactory service.
The basic rules:
• Do not drop or jar.
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