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How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indicates «blood
pressure too high».
2. Using the Instrument for the First Time
Activating the fitted batteries
Pull out the protective strip projecting from the battery compartment 3.
Setting the date and time
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure
too low
z 100 z 60 Consult your doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum
100 - 120 60 - 80 Self-check
2. blood pressure
normal
120 - 130 80 - 85 Self-check
3. blood pressure
slightly high
130 - 140 85 - 90 Consult your doctor
4. blood pressure
too high
140 - 160 90 - 100 Seek medical advice
5. blood pressure
far too high
160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical advice
6. blood pressure
dangerously high
180 y 110 y Urgently seek
medical advice!
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button 5. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 6.
2. You can now set the month using the M-button. Press the time
button to confirm and then set the day.
3.
Please follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.
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