APPLYING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the unit is assembled correctly. Check
eartips to make sure they are securely fastened.
1. Sit upright but relaxed in a chair with a back. Keep your feet flat on
the floor. Remove any constrictive clothing from your left arm.
2. Extend your left arm. *Find your brachial artery,
which is at the inner aspect of your elbow. You
may or may not feel your pulse.
3. Open the cuff so that you can slide your arm into
it. Do not extend the cuff beyond the metal bar.
4. Insert your left arm into the cuff. Position the
bottom edge of the cuff approximately one-half
inch ABOVE your elbow. The chestpiece must directly touch the
inside of your arm, over your
brachial artery (see step 2).
5. With your arm extended,
palm facing upward and
tubes positioned down the
center of your arm, use your
right hand to pull the end
of the cuff and secure the
hook and loop material. MAKE SURE THE CHESTPIECE REMAINS
OVER THE BRACHIAL ARTERY.
6. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around your arm. Check
for any gaps between the arm and the cuff.
*The left arm should be used unless you are unable to or should not
use your left arm. Consult with your physician to assess which arm
is best for you to use.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
1. Insert the eartips into your ears. You can adjust the metal binaural
for comfort.
2. Rest your elbow on a table with your arm facing upward. Elevate
your hand so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. Relax
your left hand.
3. Position the gauge so
it can be read without
being moved. It can be
clipped to something
such as a kitchen towel
for stability.
4. Hold the inflation
bulb with your right hand and turn the air release valve
clockwise to close.
5. Begin inflating the cuff SLOWLY AND STEADILY
by pumping the inflation bulb until the gauge reads
30 mmHG ABOVE your last known SYSTOLIC
measurement.
If you do not know your last known SYSTOLIC
measurement, inflate to approximately 180-200 mmHg.
CAUTION: To prevent injury to yourself and/or the unit, never inflate
the cuff above 280 mmHg.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
6. Upon reaching the proper inflation level, SLOWLY
AND STEADILY turn the air valve counterclockwise at a
rate of 2-3 mmHg per second.
7. As the pressure begins to drop,
carefully listen for your pulse
beat. Note and record the first
thumping sound you hear. This is
your SYSTOLIC pressure.
8. Allow the cuff to continue to
deflate. You will hear changes in
the sounds and then no sound at
all. When you hear the last sound,
note the reading and record.
This is your DIASTOLIC pressure.
9. Rapidly turn the valve counterclockwise to deflate
the remaining air. Remove the cuff and record your
measurement on your recording chart.
NOTE: If you need to take another measurement, wait
a minimum of 15 minutes between readings to allow for the blood
vessels to return to normal. The wait time may vary depending
on your health.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Do not wash or moisten the cuff.
2. Avoid dropping or hitting the surface of the gauge or
stethoscope chestpiece.
NOTE: As with any sensitive instrument, the quality and reliability of
the manometer gauge should be checked annually. When the cuff is
fully deflated, make sure the gauge needle is at zero (within the zero
square). A needle outside the square means the gauge needs to be
recalibrated or replaced by a qualified technician.
QUICK START GUIDE
1. Assemble the contents of your kit.
2. A 15-minute resting period is recommended to stabilize the
body prior to taking a reading.
3. Find your brachial artery, which is at the inner aspect of
your elbow.
4. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere
with the cuff placement. Wrap the cuff snugly around your left
arm with the cuff’s bottom edge approximately 0.5" (1.3 cm)
above your elbow joint with the chestpiece positioned over
the brachial artery.
5. Rest your elbow on a table making sure the cuff is at the same
level as your heart.
6. Position the gauge in a stable, readable location.
7. Slowly and steadily inflate the cuff 30 mmHg above your last
known SYSTOLIC reading. If not known, inflate between
180-200 mmHg.
8. At a rate of 2-3 mmHg per second, begin to deflate the cuff.
9. The first “thumping” sound heard is your SYSTOLIC rate.
10. The last sound heard is your DIASTOLIC rate.
11. Record your measurements.
12. A 15-minute rest period is needed between readings to allow
the blood vessels to return to normal.
CAUTION: Never inflate the cuff above 280 mmHg.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Note Reading
at First Sound
Note Reading
at Last Sound
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Your HealthSmart Home Blood Pressure Kit is guaranteed to be
free of manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the
date of purchase subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. This warranty is limited to the accuracy of the manometer
gauge only. It does not include the inflation system (bulb,
valves, cuff and bladder). If the manometer gauge fails to
operate during the one-year period from the time it was
originally purchased, please call our Customer Care Help Line
at 800-622-4714 and we will try to resolve the issue as soon as
possible. If the warrantor determines the unit to be inaccurate
due to normal use, the manometer gauge will be replaced at
the option of the warrantor. This does not include gauges that
have been misused or abused. A return shipping and handling
fee may be applied for all returns.
2. The warrantor shall incur no liability under this Warranty for
any damage from any cause other than inherent
manufacturing defects.
3. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY
LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you.
4. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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