Introductory Information - Bosch+Sohn boso-medicus Mode D'emploi

Introductory information

Your boso-medicus is a sphygmomanometer computer that has been designed and constructed on
the basis of the latest technological developments. It operates on the oscillometric principle. The
pressure variations (oscillations), resulting from the pulse waves and transmitted by the cuff, are sto-
red and evaluated by a microprocessor. The major advantage of this method is that no microphone
is required; where as normally the reliability of a blood pressure measurement is strongly dependent
on the accuracy with which the microphone is positioned when the cuff is put in to place.
This sphygmomanometer complies with the European directives underlying legislation on medical
products (CE symbol), as well as the European Standard EN 1060 Part 1: 'Non-invasive Sphygmo-
manometers - General Requirements' and Part 3: 'Supplementary Requirements Governing Electro-
nic Blood Pressure Measurement Systems'.
Regular checks on the accuracy of the measurement system should be carried out in accordance
with the valid directives of the individual countries, governing this issue.
The technical testing procedures are detailed on page 60.
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