User manual MEDION MD 15172 ROGRAMVARAN

[. . . ] The doctor will tell you which blood pressure level is normal for you, and which peculiarities you should report if they occur. Do not implement any therapeutic measures without having spoken to a doctor first. NEVER take any medication as a result of the measured values without asking a doctor for advice!Attention is advised for the following types of person: Persons with high blood pressure, diabetes, liver disease, hardened arteries, irregular heartbeat, poor circulation and so on. [. . . ] The hour flashes together with "AM " (for the hours between 00:00 and 11:59) or "PM" (for the hours between 12:00 and 23:59). OFF appears briefly on the display before the appliance turns itself off. Always measure your blood pressure at home and the same time each day. You should pass on the values you measure to your doctor for analysis. Blood pressure measured at the wrist can vary from that measured at the upper arm. The values may be slightly different because of the different measurement positions and the strength of the blood vessels in the wrist and upper arm. In many cases, the difference for healthy people can be ±10 mmHg of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Do not take a measure within 30 minutes of physical activity or a change in the ambient temperature (e. If it is not possible to take a measurement on the left wrist, use the right wrist. In this case, attach the sleeve with the Velcro fastening facing outwards. Pull tight and wrap the sleeve around and up, so that there is no gap between the sleeve and your wrist. If the sleeve is not firmly attached the pressure will increase and the wrist will become numb. To measure your blood pressure, sit comfortably and upright on a chair, take 5 or 6 deep breaths and relax. Place your elbow on the table or other supporting surface, and hold your arm so that the wrist sleeve is at heart height. In doing so, support your lower arm on the storage case or on a folded towel or similar. If the blood pressure measuring device is not at the same level as your heart, the measurements may be incorrect. All indicators are displayed for a few seconds on the screen; then the screen shows the time and the most recently selected memory space. If the sleeve pressure is too low, the appliance stops measuring and inflates the sleeve again until sufficient sleeve pressure is reached for the measurement. During measurement, do not move the sleeve or your arm or hand muscles. If you want to repeat a measurement, you should wait at least five minutes. [. . . ] If the appliance is not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries. The appliance inflates This is normal if the sleeve pressure is too several times before low. Until a sleeve pressure suitable for taking the measurement has been reached. If it still detects blood pressure at the end of the inflate phase, it continues to inflate. [. . . ]