Page 3 - Safety Guidelines - Please Read Before Use; Important! Read and understand these instructions be-; Introduction
3 Safety Guidelines - Please Read Before Use Important! Read and understand these instructions be- fore using the Labtron Blood Pressure Kit. If you do not understand any part of these instructions, contact your medical professional or GF dealer for direction in the use of this product.If components...
Page 4 - About Blood Pressure; What is Blood Pressure?
4 About Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery tube while blood flows through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood pressure. The pressure measured when the heart ...
Page 6 - Helpful Tips; BEFORE; DURING
6 Helpful Tips BEFORE 1. READ this instruction manual carefully.2. MEASURE your blood pressure at the same time each day.3. RELAX for at least 5 minutes before taking a measurement.4. REMOVE tight fitting clothing from your left upper arm.5. DO NOT eat, smoke or exercise for at least 30 minutes befo...
Page 7 - Correct Measuring Posture
7 A. Place your elbow on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. Note: The level of your heart is slightly below your armpit. Relax your entire body, especially the area between your elbow and fingers. B. If the cuff is not at the same level as your heart or if you can not keep ...
Page 8 - To apply the cuff; Applying the Cuff
8 To apply the cuff 1. Press two fingers one inch above the bend of the elbow on the inside of the arm. You may feel the pulse of the brachial artery. Even if you do not feel the pulse, the stethoscope will allow you to hear the pulse sounds. 2. Slip cuff up your arm. Place the bottom edge of the cu...
Page 9 - Measurement Procedures
9 Measurement Procedures 1. To fasten the cuff, press the hook material firmly against the fuzzy pile material. Make sure the stethoscope chestpiece sits over the brachial artery. If necessary, readjust the cuff. 2. Place your arm on a table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. CAUTI...
Page 11 - Limited Warranty
11 Limited Warranty GF Health Products, Inc. guarantees this product from the date of purchase for the following terms: freedom from defects in material and workmanship: one year calibration: ten years except as noted below: This product warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse, the ...
Page 12 - Made and Printed in China
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