Self-Measurement Of Blood Pressure; Measurement Modalities - VISIOMED bewell connect MyTensio Mode D'emploi

4-4. SELF-MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD PRESSURE

- MAM (Mean Arterial Measurement): MAM technology makes it possible to automatically
perform three repeated measurements in moments. Repetition is essential when measur-
ing blood pressure oneself, because isolated readings are often wrong for many reasons,
including the high variability of blood pressure, and high susceptibility to factors such as
recent effort, stress... until breathing. Taking 3 consecutive readings and averaging them
can improve the reliability of blood pressure measurement at home by a non-professional.
This mode of use is especially recommended by the French Hypertension Society (SFHTA).
- Rule of 3s: 3 readings recommended while sitting, resting, 3 days in a row: in the morning
before taking medications, 3 consecutive readings (MAM); in the evening after taking med-
ications, 3 readings in a row (MAM). A single reading is not necessarily significant, especially
in terms of monitoring your blood pressure.
- Self-measurement of blood pressure: The monitoring targets, for a known hypertensive
subject, using self-measurement at home, are different from those of the World Health Or-
ganization (WHO, which establishes the grade of hypertension) and lower. These targets are
based on age and may vary depending on your condition.
General case: SBP* < 135 mmHg and DBP* < 85 mmHg
Age > 80 years: SBP* < 150 mmHg
Chronic renal failure: SBP* < 130 mmHg and DBP* < 80 mmHg
* SBP: Systolic Blood Pressure - DBP: Diastolic Blood Pressure
The figures above are for general, informational purposes only and they must be re-validated in each case
with a physician. It is important to check your targets, especially in cases of serious illness or preg-
nancy.

4-5. MEASUREMENT MODALITIES

See Diagram B on page 2
Do not take measurements over clothing. Remove all jewellery on the arm to be measured before use
(watch, ring, bracelet, etc.).
- Make sure you have a phone or tablet with the BewellConnect® application installed at hand.
- With the palm of the left hand facing upward, thread the cuff so that the display screen of
the monitor is pointed toward you in the reading direction.
- The cuff must be one or two centimetres from the palm.
- Wrap the cuff comfortably around the wrist, both edges of the cuff should be tightened at
the wrist and forearm.
- When the cuff is positioned correctly, hold it in place by pressing the tab firmly against
the velcro.
- Press the ON/START button to turn the monitor on. The blue LED will light up.
- Place your arms on the table, palm up, so that the monitor is at heart level.
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