Please Read Carefully Before Use; Recommended Use; Warnings; Functional Components - Terraillon PRESSIO A Bedienungsanleitung

54119 notice Pressio A v7 7/09/05

3 Please read carefully before use!

3.1 Recommended use

• The "Pressio A" is to be used in measuring pulse rate and blood pressure.
To obtain accurate values, the blood pressure monitor should be worn on
the arm under any clothing. During the measurement, do not move and
keep silent to ensure best accuracy. It is also important that your pressure
cuff is at the same height level as your heart.
• Avoid measuring blood pressure in 30 minutes after exercise, bathing,
or returning from outdoor.
• To switch off your "Pressio A" or stop any current action, please press
"START/STOP" button. If users forget to switch off the device, it will turn
off automatically after two minutes idling.

3.2 Warnings

• Never make any change to your current medication on the basis of the
results you obtain. The assessment of results and decisions regarding
subsequent treatment can only be taken by the doctor.
• If you suffer from cardiac arrhythmias (irregular Heartbeats) or are
pregnant you should consult your doctor to check whether this method
of measuring your own blood pressure with the "Pressio A" is suitable
for you.
• This unit is not suitable for use in cases of severe arteriosclerosis, advan-
ced arterial occlusive disease or in conditions involving vascular spasm.
• If discomfort is experienced during a measurement, press the
START/STOP key to deflate the arm cuff immediately.
Unfasten the arm cuff and remove it. Please contact your dealer.
• The unit should not be operated in the vicinity of an MRI scanner.
• The device is suitable for measuring pulse and blood pressure in adults
only.
• The pulse display on the unit cannot be used for checking the heart rate
of a cardiac pacemaker.
• The use of components not supplied with the equipment can lead to
incorrect measurements (except for batteries).
• On no account use the "Pressio A" when bathing or showering. Should
moisture penetrate the unit, the batteries must be removed immediately
and further use of the unit avoided. Contact your dealer.
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4 Functional components

"Pressio A" Upper-Arm Blood Pressure Monitor applies the Oscillometric
method to measure human systolic/diastolic blood pressure and pulse
rate. All values are shown on the LCD monitor.

4.1 Device description

START/STOP Button

4.2 LCD display description

D a t e
Systolic Pr e s s u r e
Diastolic Pressure
Pulse Symbol
Fréquence cardiaque
Low Battery Sy m b o l
Memory Set
Memory Sy m b o l
Average Measurement Sy m b o l
Inflation/Deflation Sy m b o l
SET Button
MEM Button
LCD Display
Air Jack
Battery cover
Arm Cuff
Air Tube
Orange Cuff Marker
Air Plug
(connect to Air Jack)
Ti m e
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