Blood Pressure

Can cause your

blood pressure to rise
What influences blood pressure
Genetics
Age
Sex
Altitude
Physical activity
Anxiety / Stress
Muscular development
Certain medications
Time of day
Sleep
Relaxation
Eating / Drinking
Smoking
Atmospheric pressure
Fire Hydrant - No Parking! We Mean It!
(Thanks to Tim S. for sharing!)
Finding the right
parking spot can
affect ones blood
pressure too!
Blood pressure monitor
Available for your use anytime
Located in the first aid room
Cuff must be worn properly
Contact a posted first aider for help
Assistance available -Wednesdays 11 to 12
Keep track of your readings
Information is available in the first aid room

Posted First Aiders
Anastasia Adorable
Jay Behnken
Chad Bjorklund
Angie Blaser
Steve Gonzalez
Clare Deming
Tom Doyle
Terry Dragich
Brad Klatt
Bonnie Tenner
Bob La Casse
Tony Lee
Mark Martin
Bill McNaughton
Sue Rasmusson
Tracy Scobba
Gray Seever
Carl Wittkowske
Dane Taival
Jim Wroblewski

High point = Systolic
Infants to age 30
average # is 120
Over 40 years
average # is 140
Low point = Diastolic
Infants to age 30 years
average # is 80
Over 40 years
average # is 85

Check blood pressure often and record the readings
Generally men have higher blood pressure
Blood pressure is lowest during your sleep cycle
If you continue to have high
readings
See your Doctor immediately
Things to be aware of
30 min prior to BP
reading - Avoid
smoking,eating, taking
medication, alcohol
consumption or
physical activity
If stressed take later
Remove anything that
interferes with cuff
Feet flat on floor
Cuff 1 above elbow
Tubing extends
towards hand
Cuff should be snug
on left arm
Cuff height should be
same level as heart
Relax
Always
remember
When your
stressed out
and at the end
of your rope,
Dont take it
to heart,
You can
always buy
another rope.