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A larger cuff for upper arm circumferences from 32 to 42 cm
is available from retailers or the service address under order
no. 162.794.
6. Correct posture
•
Rest for approx. 5 minutes before each measurement. Other-
wise there may be divergences.
•
You can perform the measurement either sitting or lying down.
Always make sure that the cuff is on a level with your heart.
•
In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still
during the measurement and not talk.
7. Measuring blood pressure
•
Put on the cuff as described previously and assume the posi-
tion in which you want to carry out the measurement.
•
Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the start/stop but-
ton
.
•
After the self test, during which all display elements are brief-
ly displayed, measurement begins. The pressure is increased
to 180 mmHg. If this pressure is insufficient, the device auto-
matically pumps an extra 30 mmHg.
•
When the measurement has been taken, the remaining air
pressure dissipates very quickly.
It displays pulse, systolic
and diastolic blood pressure as well as the resting indicator
(see Chapter 7.2).
•
Now use the M1 and M2 memory buttons to select the
desired user memory. If you do not select a user memory,
the measurement is stored in the most recently used user
memory. The relevant symbol “M1” or “M2” appears in the
display.
•
Using the start/stop button, switch off the blood pressure
monitor. The measurement is then stored in the selected user
memory. If you forget to turn off the device, it will switch off
automatically after approx. 3 minutes. In this case too, the
value is stored in the selected user memory.
•
You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing the
start/stop button
. Wait at least 5 minutes before taking
another measurement!
7.1 Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia disor-
ders during measurement and if necessary indicates the meas-
urement with the icon
.
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-
tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects
in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The symp-
toms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or excessively
fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things, by heart
disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use of stimu-
lants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be ascertained
through examination by your doctor. Repeat the measurement if
the flashing icon
is displayed after the measurement. Please note that you
should rest for 5 minutes between measurements and not talk
or move during the measurement. If the icon
appears often,
