Beurer BM70: Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmHg) for adults: : Haemodynamic stability 5.6 Resting indicator measurement (using HSD diagnostics) : Lack of haemodynamic stability

Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmHg) for adults:

Range Systolic Diastolic Action

Hypotonia (degraded blood pressure) lower than 105 lower than 60 Check with doctor

Normal range between 105 and 120 between 60 and 80 Self check

Pre-hypertensive blood pressure range*

between 120 and 140 between 80 and 90 Check with doctor

High blood pressure - degree

between 140 and 160 between 90 and 100 Consult your doctor

High blood pressure - degree

higher than 160 higher than 100

Consult your doctor

(*) Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure. Adapted from JNC 2003

The WHO classification in the display shows the range of the

: Haemodynamic stability

measured blood pressure.

Measurement of the systolic and diastolic pressure is increased

If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two dif-

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

ferent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the grade

hypertension

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

range and diastolic pressure in the normal range), the WHO

culatory system is not sufficiently at rest (haemodynamic insta-

classification on the unit always indicates the higher range

bility), the symbol

is displayed.

(grade

hypertension in the example described).

In this case, the measurement should be repeated after a pe-

5.6 Resting indicator measurement (using HSD diagnostics)

riod of physical and mental rest. The blood pressure measure-

ment must be taken when the patient is physically and mentally

The most frequent error made when measuring blood pressure

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

is taking the measurement when not at rest (haemodynamic

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 wheth-

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

er 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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