Important Usage Information - visomat comfort 20 Mode D'emploi

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2. Display
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11
10
9
Memory space or date/
1
time
2 User
3
WHO classification (page 50)
Motion control
4
5 Pulse signal display or
irregular pulses
6 Cuff position check
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8
Battery indicator
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8 PUL 1/min = pulse
Calculated pulse frequency
per minute
9 Pulse pressure
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DIA = diastole
11 SYS = systole
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3. Important usage information

The measurement results of automated blood pressure mon-
itors can be influenced by the measuring location, posture,
previous exertion and general physical condition. Please pay
attention to the usage information in order to obtain accurate
readings.
• Do not consume alcohol, caffeine or smoke for at least one
hour before measuring.
• Rest for at least 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
Depending on the previous degree of exertion, you may
even need to rest for up to an hour.
• Expose the upper arm. Under no circumstances may clothes
hinder the blood flow to or from the arm, as this affects
the blood pressure at the measuring point and can lead to
incorrect readings.
• Do not move or talk during measuring.
• Breath slowly and deeply. Do not hold your breath.
• Check the display for irregular pulse signals. If required,
repeat the measurement when conditions have improved.
• In order to exclude side differences and to obtain compara-
ble measurement results, it is important to always take the
measurement on the same arm. Ask your doctor which side
it is advisable for you to measure.
• Always take your daily blood pressure measurements at
around the same time.
• Blood pressure is not a fixed value. It can go up or down by
more than 20 mmHg in patients within a few minutes.
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