1. Blood Pressure

2. Can cause your
blood pressure to rise

3. 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

4. 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!)

5. 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

6. Posted First Aiders Anastasia Adorable Bob La Casse 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

7. High point = Systolic Infants to age 30 average # is 120 Over 40 years
Check blood pressure often and record the readings
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
Generally men have higher blood pressure
Blood pressure is lowest during your sleep cycle

8. If you continue to have high readings
See your Doctor immediately

9. 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

10. 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.