Microlife BP 3BU1-3 Tansiyon Aleti
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1. Introduction 2. Important information on the subject of blood-pressure and its measurement
1.1. Features of the BP 3BU1-3 2.1. How does high/low blood-pressure arise?
The blood-pressure monitor BP 3BU1-3 (with integrated time/date display) is a fully automatic, The level of blood-pressure is determined in a part of the brain, the so-called circulatory centre, and
digital blood-pressure measuring device for use on the wrist, which enables very fast and reliable adapted to the respective situation by way of feedback via the nervous system.
measurement of the systolic and diastolic blood-pressure as well as the pulse frequency by way of To adjust the blood-pressure, the strength and frequency of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width
the oscillometric method of measuring. of circulatory blood vessels is altered. The laüer is effected by way of fine muscles in the blood-
The device offers a very high and clinical tested measurement accuracy and has been designed to vessel walls.
provide a maximum of user-friendliness. The level of arterial blood-pressure changes periodically during the heart activity: During the «blood
ejection» (Systole) the value is maximal (systolic blood-pressure value), at the end of the heart’s
Before using, please read through this instruction manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place. «rest period» (Diastole) minimal (diastolic blood-pressure value).
For further questions on the subject of blood-pressure and its measurement, please contact your The blood-pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular
doctor. diseases.
Attention! 2.2 Which values are normal?
1.2. Important information about self-measurement Blood pressure is too high if at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 90mmHg and/or the systolic
• Do not forget: self-measurement means control, not diagnosis or treatment. Unusual values blood-pressure is over 160mmHg. In this case, please consult your doctor immediately. Long-term
must always be discussed with your doctor. Under no circumstances should you alter the values at this level endanger your health due to the associated advancing damage to the blood
dosages of any drugs prescribed by your doctor. vessels in your body.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers!
• In cases of cardiac irregularity (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument Should the systolic blood-pressure values lie between 140mmHg and 160mmHg and/or the
should only be evaluated after consultation with the doctor. diastolic blood-pressure values lie between 90mmHg and 100mmHg, likewise, please consult your
doctor. Furthermore, regular self-checks will be necessary.
Electromagnetic interference: With blood-pressure values that are too low, i.e. systolic values under 100mmHg and/or diastolic
The device contains sensitive electronic components (Microcomputer). Therefore, avoid strong values under 60mmHg, likewise, please consult your doctor.
electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones,
microwave cookers). These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy. Even with normal blood-pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood-pressure monitor is
recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes in your values early and react
appropriately.
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