Technical Data; Blood Pressure - Marquant 880-138 Mode D'emploi

* Technical data may be subject to change without prior notice.
1. Type of protection against electric shock: EQUIPMENT WITH INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.
2. Safety class, protection against electric shock: BF TYPE, PATENT APPLIED FOR PART.
3. Duty cycle: CONTINUOUS OPERATION:
4. The equipment is not suitable for use in the vicinity of equipment of the AP and APG category.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to comply with the conditions below could prevent the unit from achieving the specified
performance data.
Operating conditions: 5 to 40°C, 30–80% RH
Storage conditions: -20 to 55°C, 10–93% RH
The blood pressure monitor works with oscillometric measurement. The unit is intended for professional
or domestic use, for measuring and display of diastolic and systolic blood pressure and pulse by means
of an air-filled wrist sleeve.
The unit complies with the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with EN60601-1-
2, safety standards in accordance with EN60601-1, and performance requirements in accordance with
EN1060-1. EN1060-3, specified in directive 93/42/EEC.

Blood pressure

1. What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the inner walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure
occurs when the heart contracts. Diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands.
Blood pressure is often given in millimetres of mercury column, mmHg. To find out what your normal
blood pressure is, you measure the blood pressure in the morning before you have eaten or begun to be
active.
2. What is high blood pressure and how do you treat it?
High blood pressure that is not treated can lead to many health problems, including strokes and heart
attacks.
Lifestyle can influence blood pressure. High blood pressure can be treated with medicine under the
direction of a doctor.
The following measures can help to counteract high blood pressure.
Do not smoke.
•
Reduce intake of fat and salt.
•
• Avoid overweight.
• Excercise regularly.
• Undergo regular health checks.

TECHNICAL DATA

Measurement method
Display
Measurement range
Precision
Memory
Power supply
Operating conditions
Storage conditions
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Classification
Wrist circumference
DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH
Oscillometric measurement
Digital LCD display
Pressure: 30–280 mmHg
Pulse: 40–199 spm
Static pressure ± 3 mmHg
Pulse: ± 5%
90 memory items
4 x 1.5 V AA batteries
5 to 40°C, 30–80% RH
Atmospheric pressure: 80–106 kPa
-20 to 55°C, 10–93% RH
Atmospheric pressure: 50–106 kPa
Approx. 100 x 150 x 65 mm
Approx. 430 g without batteries
BF type
22–32 cm
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