Operation Manual

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• The E_ icon appears if it has not been possible to per-
form the measurement properly. Observe the section in
these instructions on error messages/troubleshooting
and repeat the measurement.
• The device switches off automatically after 1 minute.
Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measure-
ment!
Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-
orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
measurement with the flashing icon “
”.
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a
condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result
of defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart
beat. The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats,
slow or excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among
other things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposi-
tion, excessive use of stimulants, 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, please contact your doctor. Any self-
diagnosis and treatment based on the test results may be
dangerous. It is vital to follow your doctor‘s instructions.
WHO classification:
According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest
findings, the test results can be classified and evaluated
according to the following chart:
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate
the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded.
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two
different WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range
and diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO
Range of blood pressure values Systolic (in mmHg) Diastole (in mmHg) Measure
Grade 3: Severe hypertension >=180 >=110 Seek medical advice
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 160 –179 100 –109 Seek medical advice
Grade 1: Mild hypertension 140 –159 9 0 – 9 9 Have it checked regularly by doctor
High-normal 130 –139 8 5 – 8 9 Have it checked regularly by doctor
Normal 120 –129 8 0 – 8 4 Check it yourself
Optimal <120 <80 Check it yourself
Source: WHO, 1999