Care, Maintenance And Storing The Instrument - Beurer BC 30 Mode D'emploi

Blood pressure Systole
value category (in mmHg)
Setting 3:
severe ≥ 180
hypertension
Setting 2:
moderate 160 – 179 100 – 109
hypertension
Setting 1:
mild 140 – 159 90 – 99
hypertension
High normal 130 – 139 85 – 89
Normal 120 – 129 80 – 84
Optimal < 120
Source: WHO, 1999 (World Health Organization)
NOTE:
This standard, however, is a general guideline as an in-
dividual's blood pressure varies among different people,
age groups, etc. Please consult your physician for proper
diagnosis.
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate
the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded.
Diastole
Action
(in mmHg)
seek medical
≥ 110
attention
seek medical
attention
regular monitor-
ing by doctor
regular monitor-
ing by doctor
self-monitoring
< 80 self-monitoring
NOTE:
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two
different WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range
and diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO
classification on the unit indicates the higher range (high-
normal in the example described).
8. Care, maintenance and storing
the instrument
WARNING:
• Do not use any cuffs, parts and accessories other than
those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer for
use with this product. Parts and accessories not ap-
proved for use with the device may cause damage to
your health and to the product.
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble the unit, it may result in injuries.
NOTICE:
• The blood pressure monitor is made up of precision
electronic components. Accuracy of readings and the
instrument's service life depend on careful handling.
Protect the unit against hard knocks (e.g. dropping the
unit), moisture, water, dirt, dust, chemicals, extreme hot
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