Evaluating Results - Beurer BM 49 Instructions For Use Manual

Whilst the message is being displayed, the volume can be ad-
justed with the function buttons
• appears if the measurement could not be performed properly.
Observe the chapter on error messages/trouble-shooting in these
instructions for use and repeat the measurement.
• The measurement is automatically stored.
• The device switches off automatically after 1 minute.
Wait at least 5 minutes before performing another measurement!

6. Evaluating results

Cardiac arrhythmia:
This unit can identify potential disruption of the heart rhythm when measuring and if necessary, indicates
this after the measurement with the symbol
nounce: "A possible cardiac arrhythmia was found." This can be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is
an illness in which the heart rhythm is abnormal because of flaws in the bioelectrical system that regulates
the heartbeat. The symptoms (skipped or premature heart beats, pulse being slow or too fast) can be
caused by factors such as heart disease, age, physical make-up, excess stimulants, stress or lack of
sleep. Arrhythmia can only be determined through an examination by your doctor. If the symbol
shown on the display after the measurement has been taken, it should be repeated. Please ensure that
you rest for 5 minutes beforehand and do not speak or move during the measurement. If the symbol
appears frequently, please consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis and treatment based on the measurements
can be dangerous. Always follow your GP's instructions.
Classification of measurements:
The measurements can be classified and evaluated in accordance with the following table.
Blood pressure value category
Setting 3:
severe hypertension
Setting 2:
moderate hypertension
Setting 1:
mild hypertension
High normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999 (World Health Organization)
The bar chart on the display and the scale on the unit show which category the recorded blood pressure
values fall into.
If the values of systole and diastole fall into two different categories (e.g. systole in the High normal ca-
tegory and diastole in the Normal category), the graphical classification on the device always shows the
higher category; for the example given this would be High normal.
.
. If the voice function is activated, the device will an-
Systole Diastole
(in mmHg) (in mmHg)
≥ 180 ≥ 110
160 – 179 100 – 109
140 – 159 90 – 99
130 – 139 85 – 89
120 – 129 80 – 84
< 120 < 80
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Voice output when voice function
is active
Action
seek medical attention
seek medical attention
regular monitoring by doctor
regular monitoring by doctor
self-monitoring
self-monitoring
is