Measuring Blood Pressure - inventum BC20 Instruction Manual

Applying the blood pressure monitor
• Apply the blood pressure computer to the inside of the left wrist.
• Ensure that the wrist is unclothed.
• Close the cuff with the velcro fastener, so that the top margin of the computer is about 10 mm below the
ball of the thumb (see illustration).
• The cuff must be placed tightly around the wrist but must not constrict.

Measuring blood pressure

• Sit in a relaxed position.
• Ensure that your arm is supported and bend it so that it is at the level of your heart (see illustration).
• Before measurement allow an adequate relaxation time of 3 - 5 minutes.
• Now press the Start/Stop button to start the measurement.
• The cuff will now inflate automatically to 180 mmHg.
• When the 180 mmHg pressure is reached, the pressure is automatically released from the cuff and a beating heart
appears in the display.
• If the preset pressure of 180 mmHg is inadequate during inflation, the device automatically pumps up to a higher pressure.
• Your blood pressure readings and pulse rate will then appear in the display.
• To switch off and release the pressure, press the Start/Stop button again.
• If you forget to switch off the computer, it will switch off automatically after 3 minutes.
Display of the readings saved
The computer automatically saves the blood pressure readings of the last 60 measurements. When the 60 memory locations are exceeded, the
current oldest value is deleted. You can display the memory as follows:
• Press the memory-button "M" with the computer switched off. The last reading measured appears.
• You can call up all individual readings saved by pressing the memory button "M" repeatedly.
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