Measurement Procedure - HoMedics BPA-260-CBL Manual

Note:
• The device should not be used when your arm is injured or wounded.
• If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also
be placed on your right arm. However, all measurements
should be made using the same arm.
• To use on the right arm, you must position the artery
symbol " " over the main artery. Locate the main artery
by pressing with two fingers approximately 1" (2 cm)
above the bend of your elbow on the inside of your right
arm. Identify where the pulse can be felt the strongest.
This is your main artery.
Main Artery
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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

Important Notes:
• Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and is in
constant fluctuation throughout the day.
• Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the
position of the user, his or her physiologic condition and
other factors. For greatest accuracy, wait 1 hour after
exercising, bathing, eating, drinking beverages with alcohol
or caffeine, or smoking to measure blood pressure.
• Before measurement, it is suggested that you sit quietly for
15 minutes as measurements taken during a relaxed state
will have greater accuracy. You should not be physically tired
or exhausted while taking a measurement.
• During the measurement, do not talk or move your arm or
hand muscles.
• See page 29 for additional notes regarding your blood
pressure measurement.
If you are using this blood pressure monitor for the first
time, please remove the protective film from the screen.
1. Press the USER-SELECT button to choose User 1
or User 2.
After the user number is selected, press the
START/STOP button to confirm the chosen user.
OR
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