TOPCOM BPM Arm 5500 XLD
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Measurement
8.1
Important tips
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This monitor automatically switches off 1 minute after the last key operation.
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To interrupt the measurement, simply press any key. The cuff will deflate
immediately after a key is pressed.
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Do not measure your blood pressure immediately after consuming a large meal. To
obtain more accurate readings, please wait one hour before measuring.
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Do not smoke or drink alcohol before measuring your blood pressure.
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You should not be physically tired or exhausted while taking a measurement.
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It is important that you relax during measurement. Try to take 15-minutes rest
before a reading.
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Do not take measurements if you are under stress or under tension.
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Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature. If you are feeling cold or
hot, wait a while before taking a measurement.
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If the monitor is stored at very low temperature (near freezing), have it placed at a
warm location for at least one hour before using it.
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Wait about 5 minutes before taking the next pressure measurement.
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During the measurement, do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles.
8.2
Procedure
PUL/min
PUL/min
PUL/min
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Press the start/stop button
All segments will be displayed.
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Once the actual Memory zone is displayed (U1-3), press
the memory button
zone.
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If no button is pressed within 5 seconds, the measurement
will start automatically.
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The display will show the last measurement result before
inflating the cuff to the level that is right for you.
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When the right level is reached, the cuff will deflate.
This monitor will re-inflate automatically to
approximately 220mmHg if the system detects that
your body needs more pressure to measure your
blood pressure.
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When the measurement is completed, systolic, diastolic
and pulse will be shown simultaneously on the LCD
screen.
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The blood pressure classification indicator will be
displayed.
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When an irregular heartbeat is detected, '
displayed.
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When a mistake was detected during measurement an
error 'Er' message is displayed (see "10 Troubleshoot" ).
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Press the start/stop button
to activate the device.
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to select the desired memory
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to turn the unit off.
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