Evaluating Results - Sanitas SBM 18 Instructions For Use Manual

something. Do not cross your legs. Place your feet flat on the
ground.
• To avoid falsifying the measurement, it is important to remain
still during the measurement and not to speak.
Performing the blood pressure measurement
• As described above, attach the cuff and adopt the posture in
which you want to perform the measurement.
• Start the blood pressure monitor with the START/STOP but-
ton .
• 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 will be displayed.
• The cuff position control symbol
out the entire measurement. If the cuff is applied too tightly
or too loosely, then
cases, the measurement is cancelled after approx. 5 sec-
onds and the device switches itself off. Apply the cuff cor-
rectly 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/trouble-
shooting in these instructions for use and repeat the meas-
urement.
• Now select the desired user memory by pressing the mem-
ory button M. If you do not select a user memory, the meas-
is displayed through-
and " " are displayed. In such
.
urement is stored in the most recently used user memory.
The relevant , ,
• To switch off, press the START/STOP button
get to turn off the device, it will switch itself off automatically
after approx. 3 minutes.

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 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 is shown on 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 measurement. If the symbol
please consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis and treatment
based on the measurements can be dangerous. Always follow
your GP's instructions.
Risk indicator:
The measurements can be classified and evaluated in accord-
ance with the following table.
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or symbol appears on the display.
. This can be an
appears frequently,
. If you for-