Evaluating Results - Beurer BC 40 Mode D'emploi

ground. Make sure to rest your arm and move it. Always
make sure that the cuff is at heart level. Otherwise signifi-
cant deviations can occur. Relax your arm and the palm
of your hand.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to
remain still during the measurement and not to speak.
• Let your hand and wrist relax or form a loose fist. Keep
your hand and wrist in the same position throughout the
measurement process.
Performing the blood pressure measurement
• Start the blood pressure monitor with the button
• All displays will illuminate briefly.
• The blood pressure monitor will begin the measurement
automatically after 3 seconds. The measurement is taken
during the inflation phase.
• As soon as a pulse is found, the pulse symbol
played.
• The systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse rate
measurements are displayed.
Measuring can be cancelled at any time by pressing the
button.
• _ appears if the measurement has not been performed
properly.
• Observe the chapter on error messages/troubleshooting
in these instructions for use and repeat the measurement.
• The measurement is automatically stored.

6. Evaluating results

Cardiac arrhythmia:
This device can identify potential disruptions of the heart
rhythm when measuring and if necessary, indicates this
after the measurement with the symbol
This can be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is an
illness in which the heart rhythm is abnormal because of
flaws in the bioelectrical system that regulates the heart-
beat. The symptoms (skipped or premature heart beats,
.
pulse being slow or too fast) can be caused by factors such
as heart disease, age, physical make-up, excess stimulants,
stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be determined
through an examination by your doctor.
If the symbol
is dis-
urement has been taken, repeat the measurement. Please
ensure that you rest for 5 minutes beforehand and do not
speak or move during the measurement. If the symbol
appears frequently, please consult your doctor. Self-diagno-
sis and treatment based on the measurements can be dan-
gerous. Always follow your GP's instructions.
Risk indicator:
The measurements can be classified and evaluated in
accordance with the following table.
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is shown on the display after the meas-
.