Beurer BC 30: Evaluating results

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In order not to distort the result, it is important to keep still

Evaluating results

during the measurement and not talk.

Cardiac arrhythmia:

Performing the blood pressure measurement

This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-

orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the

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As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the posture

measurement with the flashing icon

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in which you want to perform the measurement.

This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a

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Start the blood pressure monitor with the on/off button .

condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of

The most recently used user memory ( , or )

defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat.

appears. To change the user memory, press the function

The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or

button SET.

excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other

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Now start the measurement by holding the on/off button .

things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, exces-

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Following the display check, during which all numbers light

sive use of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can

up, the cuff inflates automatically. Whilst the cuff is pumping

only be ascertained through examination by your doctor.

up, the device already calculates measurements for estimat-

Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon is displayed

ing the necessary pump pressure. If this pressure is insuffi-

after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for

cient, the device automatically pumps more pressure.

5 minutes between measurements and not talk or move dur-

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Then the pressure in the cuff is slowly released and as

ing the measurement. If the icon appears often, please

soon as a pulse is detected, the pulse symbol flashes.

contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based

Measuring can be cancelled at any time by pressing the

on the test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your

on/off button and the device switches to standby

doctor’s instructions.

mode.

WHO classification:

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Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse readings are

According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest find-

displayed.

ings, the test results can be classified and evaluated accord-

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The measurement is automatically stored.

ing to the following chart:

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The symbol appears if the measurement could not be

performed properly. Observe the chapter “Error messages/

troubleshooting” in these instructions for use and repeat

the measurement.

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The device switches off automatically after 1 minute.

Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement!

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