Preliminary Remarks On Measuring Your Own Blood Pressure - Bosch+Sohn boso medilife PC2 Manual Del Usuario

Preliminary remarks on measuring
your own blood pressure
Pregnant women, diabetics and persons suffe-
ring from liver disorders, irregular heartbeat or
those with a cardiac pacemaker should consult
their doctor before measuring their own blood
pressure, as in such cases, variable and in-
correct blood pressure readings may occur.
The sphygmomanometer does not have any
influence on the pacemaker.
In cases of poor blood circulation or severe
arteriosclerosis it is not appropriate to take
measurements at the wrist. In these instances
the blood pressure should be taken at the
upper arm.
Even with persons not suffering from these
conditions it can occur that there are differ-
ences between measurements at the wrist and
the upper arm. Therefore it is recommended
on occasions to take comparative measure-
ments at the upper arm.
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The measurement should always be performed
when relaxed and when sitting. Measurement
should be carried out on the bare wrist.
The arm must not be constricted as a result of
clothing that has been pushed back or rolled
up, and the arm should be kept still throughout
the measurement.
When measuring, the wrist must be held at the
same height as the heart!
It is recommended that the blood pressure is
measured twice a day. In the morning
after getting up and in the evening when the
body is relaxed.
Variations in blood pressure are perfectly nor-
mal. Even a repeat measurement can produce
noticeable differences. One-off or irregular
measurements are therefore of little value when
trying to assess the actual blood pressure. An
interval of at least two minutes should be obser-
ved, before repeating a measurement.