Blood Pressure

Can cause your

blood pressure to rise
 What influences blood pressure
• Genetics • Certain medications
• Age • Time of day
• Sex • Sleep
• Altitude • Relaxation
• Physical activity • Eating / Drinking
• Anxiety / Stress • Smoking
• Muscular development • Atmospheric pressure
Finding the right
parking spot can
affect one’s blood
pressure too!

Fire Hydrant - No Parking! We Mean It!

(Thanks to Tim S. for sharing!)
 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 -Wednesday’s 11 to 12
• Keep track of your readings
• Information is available in the first aid room
 Posted First Aiders
• Anastasia Adorable • Bob La Casse
• Jay Behnken • Tony Lee
• Chad Bjorklund • Mark Martin
• Angie Blaser • Bill McNaughton
• Steve Gonzalez • Sue Rasmusson
• Clare Deming • Tracy Scobba
• Tom Doyle • Gray Seever
• Terry Dragich • Carl Wittkowske
• Brad Klatt • Dane Taival
• Bonnie Tenner • Jim Wroblewski
 Check blood pressure often and record the readings

• High point = Systolic • Low point = Diastolic

• Infants to age 30 • Infants to age 30 years
average # is 120 average # is 80
• Over 40 years • Over 40 years
average # is 140 average # is 85
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 • Feet flat on floor
reading - Avoid • Cuff 1” above elbow
smoking,eating, taking • Tubing extends
medication, alcohol towards hand
consumption or • Cuff should be snug on
physical activity
left arm
• If stressed take later • Cuff height should be
• Remove anything that same level as heart
interferes with cuff • Relax
Always
remember
When your
stressed out
and at the end
of your rope,
Don’t take it
to heart,
You can
always buy
another rope.