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RProCheck™Taking YourOwn Blood Pressure

10If you have not been able to hear the sounds clearly:1. You may not have the cuff positioned correctly. Check Figure 4 on page 7. Make sure the ste

11BladderMay be cleaned by wiping with a slightly dampened cloth.StethoscopeClean the tubing and stethoscope cleaned by wiping with a slightly dampene

This warranty does not cover breakage or failure due to tampering, misuse, neglect, accidents, modification or shipping, and is void if the instrument

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3Taking Your own Blood PressureTaking your own blood pressure can be an important part of your general health care. Frequent and reliable measurements

4The CuffThe cuff is a fabric band that wraps around your arm. It has a metal D-ring on one end and hook and loop fasteners to allow easy one hand siz

5Operating The Gauge, Bulb & ValveTo become comfortable with the operation of the unit, follow this practice procedure:1. Wrap and secure the cuf

6The StethoscopeThe last component necessary for taking your blood pressure is the stethoscope. The stethoscope is shipped in three parts: the chest p

7A Few Things To Remember About Blood PressureBlood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries-- the blood vessels that carry bl

8Now You Are Ready To MeasureYour Own Blood PressureThroughout this booklet, we talk about taking your own blood pressure. However, to take someone el

9With the trigger in the “out” or “pump” position, rapidly squeeze the bulb until the pointer in the gauge is about 30 mmHg above your systolic (top n