HOME BP USER INSTRUCTIONS

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1 HOME BP USER INSTRUCTIONS Questionable or Elevated Blood Readings: In the event you take a home blood pressure that is greater than 175 SBP or 105 DBP, please wait 5 minutes and repeat TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE. If the is still at a level higher than 175 SBP or 105 DBP, please call the study pharmacist or your primary care clinic to tell him/her about the high s. If after hours please call: Problems or questions, please contact: Jivan Moaddeb or Sejal Patel, Clinical Pharmacists Toll-free message line Megan McPhail, Project Coordinator Toll free message line or Direct Home BP Protocol Version 3/12/14 1

2 BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR Model 790IT 1. Place the monitor on a table where you are able to sit comfortably in a chair with your left (or non-dominant) arm resting on a flat surface (table) so the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart. It is best to leave the monitor in one place. 2. Sit in a chair that has a back and allow your feet to rest flat on the floor. 3. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. 4. The cuff should be placed on your bear arm. Slide your left (or non-dominant) arm into the cuff, placing the bottom of the cuff ½ above the bend in the elbow with the palm facing upward. Align the blue strip (on the arm cuff) along the line of your middle finger. The air tube should run down the inside of your arm. 5. Wrap the cuff firmly in place around your arm using the cloth strip. 6. Relax, keep your feet flat on the floor, stop talking and take several deep breaths. 7. Before taking a measurement make sure the user ID tab is placed on A. Press the START/STOP button and do not talk as the cuff automatically inflates to the correct level to measure your blood pressure and pulse. Do NOT use a cell phone while using the device. 8. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight. Do not move your arm until the entire measurement is complete. 9. The cuff will then automatically deflate and your measurement will be displayed. Write you s in the form provided. Press the START/STOP button to turn the monitor off. Home BP Protocol Version 3/12/14 2

3 Important Reminders: BP measurements should be taken regularly at approximately the same time each day. Please do not to eat, smoke, chew gum, ingest caffeine (i.e. coffee, tea, soda or chocolate) or do strenuous exercise 30 minutes prior to taking BP measurement. When taking a measurement, please sit in a chair at a table with your feet flat on the floor. Relax without talking or moving for 5 minutes before starting the measurement. To stop a measurement, push the START button on the BP monitor. This will stop inflation and will rapidly deflate the monitor cuff. If you need to take another measurement, please make sure the cuff is completely deflated before doing so. Please do not attempt to alter devices or take batteries out unless they need to be replaced. Please do not use cell phones when the monitor is in use. Please make sure to record all blood pressure values on the log sheets provided and have these available when the pharmacist calls you. Home BP Protocol Version 3/12/14 3

4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR DEVICES Do not expose these devices to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight Do not disassemble this device or any of the components To prevent damage to electronic components, avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit (such as dropping on the floor). Clean with a dampened, not wet, lint free-cloth or towel, using a mild detergent or disinfectant solution; do not clean with harsh or volatile fluids. Wipe dry with a lint-free cloth or towel after cleaning. Home BP Protocol Version 3/12/14 4

5 Self-monitoring Form for Home Blood Please record your blood pressure on the form below each week (Sunday Saturday) for the next month as directed by the study pharmacist. List the of the day in the area labeled for that day. Make sure to include the date and time of the. Please have the completed the form available when you speak to the study pharmacist. The goal of your home blood pressure (BP) during this study is less than 135/85. Example of how to record blood pressure (BP) s 1 st Week Date Time BP Monday- BP 2/13/2009 9:00 am 140/ st Week Date Time Blood Sunday - BP Monday - BP Tuesday - BP Thursday - BP Friday - BP Saturday - BP 2 nd Week Sunday - BP Date Time Blood Monday - BP Tuesday - BP Thursday - BP Friday - BP Saturday - BP Home BP and Glucose Protocol 5 Version 3/12/14

6 3 rd Week Date Time Blood Sunday - BP Monday - BP Tuesday - BP Thursday - BP Friday - BP Saturday - BP 4 th Week Date Time Blood Sunday - BP Monday - BP Tuesday - BP Thursday - BP Friday - BP Saturday - BP 5 th Week Date Time Blood Sunday - BP Monday - BP Tuesday - BP Thursday - BP Friday - BP Saturday - BP Home BP and Glucose Protocol 6 Version 3/12/14

7 Self monitoring Form for Blood Sugar Numbers to know STOP DKD Goals A1c Less than 8% Home Blood Less than 135/85 Date Before Breakfast 2 hrs after meal Before Lunch 2 hrs after meal Before Dinner 2 hrs after meal Bedtime Comments Home BP and Glucose Protocol 7 Version 3/12/14

8 Home BP and Glucose Protocol 8 Version 3/12/14