Melissa 630-010: How do you take a correct measurement of the blood IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS pressure ? Are there any symptoms related to high blood pressure ? Which conditions are affecting the blood pressure ? Can you avoid / prevent high blood pressure ?

How do you take a correct measurement of the blood

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

pressure ?

- Do not use the blood pressure monitor, before consulting your

The blood pressure changes constantly. Various conditions are affe-

doctor.

cting the changes in the blood pressure. Therefore it is extremely

- Keep the unit out of locations with high temeperatures or high

important that the measurements are taken at the same time, several

humidity and keep it out of direct sunlight.

days and it is also important that the measurements are saved so

- Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids.

you can control the development.

- Store the unit out of childrens reach.

- Do not push the Start/Stop button before the unit is securely pla-

Are there any symptoms related to high blood pressure ?

ced on your wrist.

If your blood pressure is too high, there are no visible symptoms, but

- To obtain the best results make sure that the person doing the

examples of symptoms are: headache, problems breathing, dizzi-

measurements is relaxed and calm.

ness, sleeplessness etc.

- One hour after eating a meal is a perfect time to measure the blo-

od pressure, since you are very relaxed at that time.

Which conditions are affecting the blood pressure ?

- After smoking or drinking alcohol the blood pressure will increa-

- Medication

se.

- Exercise

- After exercising or after taking a bath it is recommended that you

- Sleep

wait 20 minutes before measurering the blood pressure.

- Diet

- Low temperatures will make the blood pressure rise, a room tem-

- Physical condition

eprature of approx. 20° is perfect for measurering the blood

- Working environment

presure.

- If you wish to do a measurement after a meal, do the measure-

Can you avoid / prevent high blood pressure ?

ment before drinking alcohol or smoking.

If you have high blod pressure, you should be aware of the food you

- People with high blood pressure, diabetics, people with kidney

eat: eat less fat and less salt. You should also be aware of your wor-

problems etc. will properly find a large difference in the blood

king conditions: avoid stress. Furthermore exercise and plenty of rest

pressure taken on the upper arm (which is the case when you

are also helpful to prevent high blood pressure.

have it done at the doctor) and when the blood pressure is mea-

sured on the wrist. If there is any doubt, please contact your

doctor.

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