Beurer BM 45: Performing the blood pressure measurement 6. Evaluating results Cardiac arrhythmia:

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

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Now select the desired user memory by pressing the

during the measurement and not talk.

M1 or M2 memory buttons. If you do not select a

user memory, the measurement is stored in the most

Performing the blood pressure measurement

recently used user memory. The relevant symbol M1 or

As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the pos-

M2 appears on the display.

ture in which you want to perform the measurement.

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Using the Start/stop button , switch off the blood

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To start the blood pressure monitor, press

pressure monitor. The measurement is then stored in

the Start/stop button . All displays will

the selected user memory.

illuminate briefly.

If you forget to turn off the device, it will switch off

The blood pressure monitor will begin the

automatically after approx. 3 minutes. In this case too,

measurement automatically after 3 seconds.

Measurement

the value is stored in the selected or most recently used

user memory.

The cuff automatically inflates.

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Wait at least 5 minutes before taking an-

Measuring can be cancelled at any time by pressing

other measurement!

the Start/stop button

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The cuff’s air pressure is slowly released. If you already

recognise a tendency for high blood pressure, you should

reinflate the cuff and increase the cuff’s pressure again. As

soon as a pulse is found, the pulse symbol is displayed.

6. Evaluating results

Measurement

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Systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and

Cardiac arrhythmia:

pulse measurements are displayed.

This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia disor-

ders during measurement and if necessary indicates the meas-

urement with the flashing icon .

This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condi-

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appears if the measurement could

tion where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of defects

not be performed properly. Observe the

in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat. The symp-

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chapter on error messages/troubleshooting

toms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or excessively fast

in these instructions for use and repeat the

heart rate) may be caused, among other things, by heart dis-

measurement.

ease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use of stimulants,

stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be ascertained

through examination by your doctor.

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