Beurer BC 08 Instructions For Use Manual page 17

Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
played after the measurement. Please note that you
should rest for 5 minutes between measurements and
not talk or move during the measurement. If the icon
appears often, please contact your doctor. Any self-di-
agnosis and treatment based on the test results may be
dangerous. It is vital to follow your doctor's instructions.
WhO classification:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and National High
Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating Com-
Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmHg) for adults:
Range
Hypotonia (degraded blood pressure)
Normal range
Pre-hypertensive blood pressure range*
High blood pressure - degree
High blood pressure - degree
(*) Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure
The WHO classification in the display shows the range of
the measured blood pressure.
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in
two different WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the grade
mittee have developed a blood pressure standard, ac-
is dis-
cording to which areas of low- and high-risk blood pres-
sure are identified. This standard, however, is a general
guideline as individual's blood pressure varies among
different people and different age groups... etc.
It is important that you consult with your physician
regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal blood
pressure range as well as the point at which you will be
considered at risk.
Systolic
lower than 105
between 105 and 120
between 120 and 140
between 140 and 160
higher than 160
hypertension range and diastolic pressure in the normal
range), the WHO classification on the unit always indi-
cates the higher range (grade
example described).
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Diastolic
lower than 60
between 60 and 80
between 80 and 90
between 90 and 100
higher than 100
hypertension in the
Action
Check with doctor
Self check
Check with doctor
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Adapted from JNC 2003