Taking Measurement; Evaluating Results - Beurer BM 44 Instruction Manual

• Do not touch the unit, the tube and cuff and/or press any
buttons when measurement is in progress, except for stop-
ping the measurement. Doing so may cause incorrect read-
ings.

5.4 Taking Measurement

Note: If you are using the unit for the first time, please re-
move the protective film from the display.
• Put on the cuff around your bare left upper arm as de-
scribed previously and assume the position in which you
want to carry out the measurement.
• Switch on the blood pressure monitor with the start/stop
button .
• Before the measurement, the last saved test result is brief-
ly displayed. If there is no measurement in the memory,
the instrument always displays the value "0".
• The cuff is pumped up to 190 mmHg. Cuff air pressure is
released slowly.
Note: This monitor will re-inflate automatically if the system
detects that your body requires more pressure for measure-
ment. As soon as a heart rate is detected, the heart rate
symbol is displayed.
• When the measurement is completed the cuff will deflate
entirely. Heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure
are displayed.
• You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing
the start/stop button .
• "Er" appears if it has not been possible to perform the
measurement properly. Observe the section on error mes-
sages/troubleshooting and repeat the measurement.
• The test result is saved automatically.
• To switch off and release the pressure, press the start/
stop button again. If you forget to switch off the device,
it switches off automatically after approx. 1 minute.
Wait at least 5 minutes before taking another measure-
ment.

6. Evaluating results

WARNING:
• This product does not and is not intended to provide a
medical diagnosis. Measurements results are for reference
only. Self-diagnosis and treatment, e.g. regarding medi-
cation, using measured results represent a risk for your
health. Always consult with a licensed physician for de-
termination of appropriate medication and dosage there-
of. Follow the instructions of your physician or licensed
healthcare provider. If you have or suspect that you have
a medical problem, promptly consult your physician. If you
have an emergency please call 911 immediately.
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