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Caution:
Keep this unit away from children and pets.
Caution:
The standard material used for the bladder and tubing is latex-free.
Attention:
Self-measurement is for observation, not diagnosis or treatment.
Unusual values must always be discussed with a physician. Under
no circumstances should you alter the dosages of any drugs
prescribed by your physician.
Attention:
The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of
heart pacemakers!
Attention:
In cases of irregular heartbeat, measurements made with this
instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with a
physician.
Note:
To obtain the greatest accuracy from your blood pressure
instrument, it is recommended that the instrument be used within
the specified temperature and the relative humidity, please see
the Technical Specifications.
Note:
The cuff is specially designed for the Medescan Smart Blood
Pressure Monitor. The user should contact the manufacturer
for assistance, if needed, in setting up, using or maintaining
the device.
This device contains sensitive electronic components. Avoid
Note:
strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of
the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens) during use.
These can lead to erratic and inaccurate results.
Note:
Do not attempt to service or repair this device yourself. Should a
malfunction occur, refer to local distributor or the manufacturer.
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2.Important Information on Blood Pressure
and its Measurement
2.1. How does high or low blood pressure arise?
Your level of blood pressure is determined in the circulatory center of the brain
and adjusts to a variety of situations through feedback from the nervous
system. To adjust blood pressure, the strength and speed of the heart (Pulse),
as well as the width of circulatory blood vessels is altered.Blood vessel width
is controlled by fine muscles in the blood vessel walls.
Your level of arterial blood pressure changes periodically during heart activity:
During the "blood ejection" (Systole) the value is highest (systolic blood
pressure value). At the end of the heart's "rest period" (Diastole) pressure is
lowest (diastolic blood pressure value).
2.2. Which values are normal?
Please refer to the diagram below (Picture-01)
Severe hypertension
Moderate hypertension
Mid hypertension
High normal value
Normal blood pressure
Optimal blood
pressure (target
value)
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