Beurer BM 60: Range of blood pressure values : haemodynamic stability : lack of haemodynamic stability

Range of blood pressure values

Systolic (in mmHg) Diastole (in mmHg)

Measure

Grade 3: Severe hypertension >=180 >=110 Seek medical advice

Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 160 –179 100 –109 Seek medical advice

Grade 1: Mild hypertension 140 –159 90 – 99 Have it checked regularly by doctor

High-normal 130 –139 85 – 89 Have it checked regularly by doctor

Normal 120 –129 80 – 84 Check it yourself

Optimal <120 <80 Check it yourself

Source: WHO, 1999

The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate

: haemodynamic stability

the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded. If

Measurement of the systolic and diastolic pressure is increased

the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two differ-

when the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest and is a very

ent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the “high-normal” range and

reliable indicator of resting blood pressure. However, if the cir-

diastolic pressure in the “normal” range) the graphic WHO clas-

culatory system is not sufficiently at rest (haemodynamic insta-

sification on the unit indicates the higher range (“high-normal”

bility), the symbol

is displayed.

in the example described).

In this case, the measurement should be repeated after a

5.5 Resting indicator measurement (using HSD diagnostics)

period of physical and mental rest. The blood pressure meas-

urement must be taken when the patient is physically and men-

The most frequent error made when measuring blood pressure

tally rested, as it will be the basis for a diagnosis and regulation

is taking the measurement when not at rest (haemodynamic

of the patient’s medical treatment.

stability), which means that both the systolic and the diastolic

blood pressures are incorrect in this case. During blood pres-

: lack of haemodynamic stability

sure measurement, the device automatically determines

It is very probable that the measurement of systolic and dias-

whether the circulatory system is sufficiently at rest or not.

tolic blood pressure has not been carried out at rest and has

If there is no indication that the circulatory system is not suf-

therefore distorted the measurement.

ficiently at rest,

(haemodynamic stability) is displayed and

Repeat the measurement after a rest and relaxation period of at

the measurement can be recorded as a reliable resting blood

least 5 minutes. Go to a sufficiently calm and comfortable spot

pressure value.

and remain there calmly; close your eyes, breathe deeply and

evenly and try to relax.

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