Evaluating Results - Sanitas SBM 22 Instructions For Use Manual

alarm symbols are displayed if alarm 1
vated.
• The cuff automatically inflates. The cuff's air pressure is
slowly released. If you already recognise a tendency for
high blood pressure, you should reinflate the cuff and
increase the cuff's pressure again. As soon as a pulse is
found, the pulse symbol
• The cuff position control symbol
throughout the entire measurement. If the cuff is ap-
plied too tightly or too loosely, then
displayed. In such cases, the measurement is cancelled
after approx. 5 seconds and the device switches itself off.
Apply the cuff correctly and take a new measurement.
• The systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse rate
measurements are displayed.
• You can cancel the measurement at any time by pressing
the START/STOP button
• _ appears if the measurement has not been performed
properly. Observe the chapter on error messages/trou-
bleshooting in these instructions for use and repeat the
measurement.
• Now select the desired user memory by pressing the
memory button M. If you do not select a user memory,
the measurement is stored in the most recently used user
memory. The relevant , ,
the display.
/ 2 is acti-
will be displayed.
is displayed
and " " are
.
or symbol appears on
• To switch off, press the START/STOP button
forget to turn off the device, it will switch itself off auto-
matically after approx. 3 minutes.
Wait for at least 1 minute before taking another
measurement.

6. Evaluating results

Cardiac arrhythmia:
This device can identify potential disruptions of the heart
rhythm when measuring and if necessary, indicates this
after the measurement with the symbol
indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is an illness in which the
heart rhythm is abnormal because of flaws in the bioelectri-
cal 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
the display after the measurement has been taken, repeat
the measurement. Please ensure that you rest for 5 minutes
beforehand and do not speak or move during the measure-
ment. If the symbol
your doctor. Self-diagnosis and treatment based on the
measurements can be dangerous. Always follow your GP's
instructions.
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. This can be an
is shown on
appears frequently, please consult
. If you