Attaching The Blood Pressure Monitor; How To Take Proper Measurements; How To Measure Blood Pressure; Read Memory - Cresta BPM 220 Bedienungsanleitung

Reference Material: Journal of Hypertension
1999, Vol 17 No.2
mmHg
Grade 3 hypertension (severe)
110
105 Grade 2 hypertension (moderate)
100
Grade 1 hypertension (mild)
95
90
High-normal
85
Normal
80
Optimal
120 130 140 150 160 170 180

ATTACHING THE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

1.Wrap the wrist cuff around the wrist, about 2 - 3 cm above the hand.
Place the cuff direct to the skin, as clothing may cause a faint pulse, and
result in a measurement error.
2.Secure the wrist cuff with Velcro Strip in such a way that it lies comfortably
and is not too tight. Lay the arm on the table with the hand palm upwards.
Move the arm upward, so that the monitor is at the same level as the heart.

How to take proper measurements

For the best accuracy in blood pressure measurement: PATIENT position in
NORMAL USE, including:
1) take a comfortable seat
2) put your arm on the table, hand palm upward.
3) place your feet flat on the floor.
4) keep back and arm supported.
5) raise your arm so that the monitor is at the level of your heart.
Remain still and keep quiet during the measurement.
Relax as much as possible and do not talk during the measurement process.
Measure your blood pressure at about the same time every day.
Do not measure right after a physical exercise or a bath. Take a rest for twenty
to thirty minutes before taking the measurement.
The readings can be affected under the below conditions:
Within an hour after dinner, after having wine, coffee, tea, sports, bathing,
talking, being nervous, being in an unsteady mood, bending forward,
moving, room temperature dramatically changing during measuring, in
moving vehicles, long time continuous measuring.

HOW TO MEASURE BLOOD PRESSURE

1. Set up the wrist cuff to your wrist as previous described in section
Systolic blood pressure mmHg
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"ATTACHING THE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR"
2. Press the "ON/OFF" button, all icons appear two seconds on the display,
then it will switch to measurement and will display "0" or the last measurement
record.
3. Start the measurement, the cuff in the strap will automatically inflate. The
mark () willflash on LCD till the measurement is completed. The LCD display
will show the measurement results.

READ MEMORY

Press the "MEM" button, to read out the latest measurements. Press "MEM"
for the latest results (UP) or the "SET" button for the memory (DOWN)Power
Measurement closure or after the end of the state you can press the "MEM"
button to read out the latest measurement of memory.

DELETE MEMORY

Press the "MEM" button for five seconds, the LCD will display "No". The
memory has been deleted.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To keep your digital blood pressure monitor in the best condition and to
protect the unit from damage, please follow the directions listed below:
Keep the monitor in the storage case when not in use. Do not fold the cuff too
tightly.
The fabric fastener could touch the inner surface of the cuff and damage
it. Clean the monitor and cuff with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.
CAUTION
* Do not submerge the device or any of the components in water.
* Do not subject the monitor to extreme hot - or cold temperatures, humidity
or direct sunlight.
* Store the device and the components in a clean, safe location.
* Do not subject the monitor to strong shocks, such as dropping the unit on the
floor.
* Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or longer.
Always replace all the batteries with new ones at the same time. This product
is designed for use over an extended period of time.
SPECIFICATIES
Measuring Method Oscillometric Measurement
Digital LCD display
Indication
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