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Inflate the cuff to a pressure at least 40 mmHg higher 5.6.Discontinuing a measurement
than the expected systolic pressure. If you do not know If it is necessary to interrupt a blood pressure measurement
the value of this pressure, inflate to a value of for any reason (e.g. the patient feels
approximately 160–180 mmHg. The cuff pressure is unwell), press the quick release valve at the backside of the
shown continuously on the LCD. divece. The device then immediately lowers the cuff-
pressure automatically.
c) After the inflation process remain in a quiet and relaxed 5.7.Memory – displaying the last measurement
sitting position. The blood-pressure monitor automatically stores the last
The measurement now proceeds on its own. If no measurement value. By pressing the MEMORY button for
measurement takes place and all that appears in the at least 3 seconds, the last measurement will be displayed.
display is a flashing, upwards pointing arrow, see below
under «Inflate further». When the instrument detects a
pulse, a heart symbol in the display starts to flash and a
beep is heard for every heart beat.
t Further information
Measurements should not occur soon after each other, since otherwise, the results will be falsified. Wait
d) When the measurement has been concluded, a long therefore for at least 1 minute in a relaxed position, sitting or lying, before you repeat a measurement.
peep tone sounds. The measured systolic and diastolic
blood-pressure values as well as the pulse frequency
are now displayed. 6. Error messages/malfunctions
The cuff pressure can now be quickly released by
pressing the release valve at the backside of the If an error occurs during a measurement, the measurement
device. is discontinued and a corresponding error code is
displayed. (example: error no. 1)
5.5.Inflating further
If the cuff is not inflated sufficiently, the measurement is
broken off after a few seconds and a flashing arrow pointing
upwards appears in the display.
It is then necessary to inflate further to at least 20 mmHg Error No. Possible cause(s)
higher than the previous value. ERR 1 The systolic pressure was determined but afterwards the cuff pressure fell below 20
The instruction to inflate further can appear several times if mmHg. This situation can occur, for example, if the tube becomes unplugged after the
the pressure is still not sufficient. systolic blood pressure has been measured. Further possible cause: No pulse has been
detected
Attention: ERR 2 The pressure dropped below 20 mmHg without a measurement taking place. The
If the cuff is inflated too far (over 300 mmHg), «HI» appears Release valve was pressed during the measurement.
in the display and a warning signal is sounded. The cuff ERR 5 The measured readings indicated an unacceptable difference between systolic and
pressure must then be immediately released using the diastolic pressures. Take another reading following directions carefully. Contact your
quick-release valve) at the pump ball)! doctor if you continue to get unusual readings.
As soon as the cuff is inflated sufficiently and the
measurement is proceeding, continue as described under
points d–e.
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