Precautions For Use; Tips On Taking Your Blood Pressure - Nissei DS-1873 Instructions

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Do not use cuffs other than the original cuff included with this product.
Do not use this instrument without consultation with your doctor if you are
under dialysis therapy or on anticoagulants, antiplatelets or steroids. Use of this
instrument under such conditions could cause internal bleeding.
To avoid any possibility of accidental strangulation, keep this unit away from
children and do not drape AIR HOSE
For specific information on your blood pressure, contact your physician.
Never make any judgment on measurement results on your own.
Use of this device in areas near portable phones, microwave ovens or other
devices with strong electromagnetic field may cause malfunctions.

TIPS ON TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Blood pressure is a measurement of the force exerted by the heart in pumping the
blood through the arteries and the resistance by the veins in this flow.
Blood pressure changes easily as influenced by mental and physical
factors and is never constant.
In general, blood pressure is highest during the working hours and gradually decreases
during the afternoon and evening hours. It is low during sleep and slowly increases at
a relatively fast rate after arising from bed.
Causes for Changes in Blood Pressure
• Body movement • Conversation
• Meals • Drinking Alcohol
• Recent Urination or Bowel Movement
• Changes in the surroundings such as movement or noise, etc.
Blood pressure measured at home tends to be lower than when
measured in a hospital, clinic or doctor's office.
When blood pressure is measured in a hospital, it could be higher than when measured
at home. This is because you are tense at the hospital and relaxed at home. It is
important to know your stable normal blood pressure at home.
Let a qualified physician interpret your blood pressure readings.
Depending on your age, weight and general condition, blood pressure can be slightly
different. Consult with your doctor on determining what blood pressure is normal for you.
Refer to "PARTS NAMES AND PRODUCT COMPONENTS" on page 2 for circled numbers:
around your neck.
10
• Mental Tension • Emotions
• Smoking
• Temperature
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Blood pressure changes shown below.
Upper arm blood pressure date.
200
Systolic
180
Diastolic
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Time
(severe)
180~
(moderate)
160~179
(mild)
140~159
High Normal
130~139
Normal
120~129
~120
SYS
80 85 90
mmHg
80
84 89 99
DIA
Blood pressure classification by WHO
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1 13
100 110
109
(1999)