Beurer BM 45 - Manual (Page 23)

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• In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still
during the measurement and not talk.
Performing the blood pressure measurement
Measur
ement
As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the pos-
ture in which you want to perform the measurement.
• To start the blood pressure monitor, press
the Start/stop button . All displays will
illuminate briefly.
The blood pressure monitor will begin the
measurement automatically after 3 seconds.
The cuff automatically inflates.
Measuring can be cancelled at any time by pressing
the Start/stop button .
The cuff’s air pressure is slowly released. If you already
recognise a tendency for high blood pressure, you should
reinflate the cuff and increase the cuff’s pressure again. As
soon as a pulse is found, the pulse symbol is displayed.
• Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and
pulse measurements are displayed.
• _ appears if the measurement could
not be performed properly. Observe the
chapter on error messages/troubleshooting
in these instructions for use and repeat the
measurement.
_
Measur
ement
• Now select the desired user memory by pressing the
M1 or M2 memory buttons. If you do not select a
user memory, the measurement is stored in the most
recently used user memory. The relevant symbol M1 or
M2 appears on the display.
• Using the Start/stop button , switch off the blood
pressure monitor. The measurement is then stored in
the selected user memory.
If you forget to turn off the device, it will switch off
automatically after approx. 3 minutes. In this case too,
the value is stored in the selected or most recently used
user memory.
• Wait at least 5 minutes before taking an-
other measurement!
6. Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia disor-
ders during measurement and if necessary indicates the meas-
urement with the flashing icon .
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-
tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects
in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The symp-
toms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or excessively fast
heart rate) may be caused, among other things, by heart dis-
ease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use of stimulants,
stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be ascertained
through examination by your doctor.