Beurer BC 60: 5.2 Measuring blood pressure

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The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wristbut should

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Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the start/stop

not constrict it.

button

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After the self test, during which all display elements are

briefly displayed, measurement begins. The pressure is

increased to 190 mmHg. If this pressure is insufficient, the

device automatically pumps an extra 30 mmHG (Fuzzy

Logic).

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When the measurement has been taken, the remaining air

pressure dissipates very quickly. It displays pulse, systolic

and diastolic blood pressure as well as the resting indicator

Important: The instrument should only be operated with the

(see Chapter 5.4).

original cuff.

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Now use the M1 and M2 memory buttons to select the

desired user memory. If you do not select a user memory,

5.2 Measuring blood pressure

the measurement is stored in the most recently used user

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Please sit down comfortably.

memory. The relevant symbol “M1” or “M2” appears in

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Put on the cuff as described previously and assume the

the display.

position in which you want to carry out the measurement.

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Using the start/stop button, switch off the blood pres-

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Make sure to rest your arm and

sure monitor. The measurement is then stored in the

move it so that the device is

selected user memory. If you forget to turn off the device,

at heart level (see image). An

it will switch off automatically after approx. 3 minutes.

O.K. symbol was integrated

In this case too, the value is stored in the selected user

into the device to additionally

memory.

assist you. It signals the

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You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing

correct position of the blood

the start/stop button

. Wait at least 5 minutes before

pressure monitor. You are in the right position if all you

taking another measurement!

can see on the display is O.K.

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Please make sure to have a 5 –10 minute period of rest

before measurement.

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