Sanitas SBC 27 Instructions For Use Manual page 6

pressure. If this pressure is insufficient, the device auto-
matically inflates by another.
• Then the pressure in the cuff is slowly released and the
pulse is measured.
• When the measurement has been completed, the remain-
ing air pressure is released very quickly. The pulse, the
systolic and the diastolic blood pressure are displayed.
• You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing the
button .
• The E_ icon appears if it has not been possible to perform
the measurement properly. Observe the section in these
instructions on error messages/troubleshooting and repeat
the measurement.
• The device switches off automatically after 1 minute.
Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measurement!
Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis-
orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
measurement with the flashing icon
Range of blood pressure values
Grade 3: Severe hypertension
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension
Grade 3: Mild hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a
condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of
defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat.
The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or
excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other
things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, exces-
sive use of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can
only be ascertained through examination by your doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for
5 minutes between measurements and not talk or move dur-
ing the measurement. If the icon
contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based
on the test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your
doctor's instructions.
WHO classification:
According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest find-
ings, the test results can be classified and evaluated accord-
ing to the following chart:
.
Systolic (in mmHg) Diastolic (in mmHg) Measure
>=180 >=110
160-179 100-109
140-159 90-99
130-139 85-89
120-129 80-84
<120 <80
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appears often, please
Seek medical advice
Seek medical advice
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Check it yourself
Check it yourself
is displayed