Important Information On The Subject Of Blood-Pressure And Its Measurement; The Various Components Of The Blood-Pressure Monitor - Riester ri-champion N Mode D'emploi

2. Important information on the subject of blood-
pressure and its Measurement
Table for classifying blood-pressure values (units mmHg) according
to World Health Organization:
Range
Hypotension
Normal range
Mild hypertension
Moderately serious
hypertension
Serious
hypertension
Further information
• If your values are mostly standard under resting conditions but
exceptionally high under conditions of physical or psychologi-
cal stress, it is possible that you are suffering from so-called
«labile hypertension». Please consult your doctor if you sus-
pect that this might be the case.
• Correctly measured diastolic blood-pressure values above
120mmHg require immediate medical treatment.
3. The various components of the blood-pressu-
re monitor
The illustration shows the blood-pressure monitor, consisting of:
a) Measuring unit
Cuff connection
clock button
b) Upper arm cuff:
Type M for arm circumference 22–32 cm
Type L for arm circumference 32–42 cm
Type S for arm circumference 13–20 cm
22
Systolic
Blood-pressure
lower than 100
between 100 and 140
between 140 and 160
between 160 and 180
higher than 180
Diastolic
Blood-pressure
lower than 60
between 60 and 90
between 90 and 100
between 100 and 110
higher than 110
Memory button
O/I
Measures
Consult your doctor
Self-check
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
immediately
LCD-display
Mains adapter
power socket