EBL Blood Pressure Monitor - Your Health Reminder
Hypertension is a dangerous disease that can affect the quality of life. It can lead to a lot of problems including heart failure, kidney failure, and cerebral hemorrhaging.
By maintaining a healthy lifestyle and visiting your physician on a regular basis, hypertension and relative diseases are much easier to control when diagnosed in their early stage
How to Quick Test Your Blood Pressure Monitor
1. Install batteries;
2.Insert cuff air plug into the left side of the monitor unit.
3. Remove thick clothing from the arm area.
4. Rest for several minutes prior to testing. Sit down in a quiet place comfortably, back and arm support on a desk or table, with your legs uncrossed, your arm resting on a firm and your feet flat on the floor.
5. Apply cuff your left arm and middle of the cuff at the level of your heart, Bottom of the cuff should be placed approximately 1-2cm(1/2'') above elbow joint.
6.Press "ON/OFF " Button to start testing.
Normal Question and Answer
Q: What is the difference between measuring blood pressure at home or at a professional Health care clinic?
A: Blood pressure readings taken at home are now seen to give a more accurate account as they better reflect your daily life.
Readings can be elevated when taken in a clinical or medical environment. This is known as White Coat Hypertension and may be caused by feeling anxious or nervous.
Note: Abnormal test results may be caused by:
1. Improper cuff placement Make sure cuff is snug-not too tight or too loose.
Make sure bottom of the cuff is approximately 1-2cm (1/2'') above the elbow joint.
2. Improper body position Make sure to keep your body in an upright position.
3. Feeling anxious or nervous Take 2-3 deep breaths, wait a few minutes and resume testing.
Q: What causes different readings?
A: Blood pressure varies throughout the course