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MAM Mode
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
•
In MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in
succession and the result is then automatically analysed and
displayed. Because the blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a
result determined in this way is more reliable than one
produced by a single measurement.
•
After pressing the ON/OFF button 1, the selected MAM mode
appears in the display as the MAM-symbol BK.
•
The bottom, right hand section of the display shows a 1, 2 or 3
to indicate which of the 3 measurements is currently being
taken.
•
There is a break of 15 seconds between the measurements
(15 seconds are adequate according to «Blood Pressure Moni-
toring, 2001, 6:145-147» for oscillometric instruments). A count
down indicates the remaining time and a beep will sound
5 seconds before the 2nd and 3rd readings will begin.
•
The individual results are not displayed. Your blood pressure
will only be displayed after all 3 measurements are taken.
•
Do not remove the cuff between measurements.
•
If one of the individual measurements was questionable, a
fourth one is automatically taken.
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement -
and relax.
3. Always measure on the same arm (normally left).
4. Remove close-fitting garments from the upper arm. To avoid
constriction, shirt sleeves should not be rolled up - they do
not interfere with the cuff if they are laid flat.
5. Always ensure the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in
the pictures appearing at the beginning of this booklet.
• Fit the cuff closely, but not too tight.
• Make sure that the cuff is 3 cm (1 inch) above your elbow
with the tube on the inside of your arm.
• Support your arm so it is relaxed.
• Ensure that the cuff is at the same height as your heart.
6. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
7. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move
and do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement
result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
8. When the correct pressure is reached, the pumping stops
and the pressure falls gradually. If the required pressure was
not reached, the instrument will automatically pump some
more air to the cuff.
9. During the measurement, the heart symbol AN flashes in the
display and a beep sounds every time a heartbeat is
detected.
10. The result, comprising the systolic AQ and the diastolic AR
blood pressure and the pulse AS is displayed and longer beep
is heard. Note also the explanations on further displays in
this booklet.
11. When the measurement has finished, remove the cuff and
pack it into the instrument as shown in Fig. II.
12. Enter the result in the enclosed blood pressure pass and
switch off the instrument. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically after approx. 1 min.).
)
You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button (e.g. if you feel uneasy or an unpleasant
pressure sensation).
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