Who Classification - Beurer medical BM 16 Instrucciones Para El Uso

• The device requires approx. 5 seconds to store the deter-
mined measured value.
• You can interrupt measurement at any time by pressing the
ON/OFF button .
• To switch off and release the pressure, press the ON/OFF
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 measurement!
evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia
disorders during measurement and if necessary indicates the disorders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
measurement with the flashing icon
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a
condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of
defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat.
The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or ex-
cessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things,
by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive use
Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmhg) for adults:
Range
Hypotonia
(degraded blood pressure)
Normal range
Pre-hypertensive
blood pressure range*
High blood pressure - degree
High blood pressure - degree
(*) Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure
.
systolic
lower than 105
between 105 and 120
between 120 and 140
between 140 and 160
higher than 160
of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can only be
ascertained through examination by your doctor. ascertained through examination by your doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
after the measurement. Please note that you should rest for 5
minutes between measurements and not talk or move during minutes between measurements and not talk or move during
the measurement. If the icon
contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and treatment based
on the test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow your
doctor's instructions.

WhO classification:

The World Health Organization (WHO) and National High
Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating Commit-
tee have developed a blood pressure standard, according
to which areas of low- and high-risk blood pressure are
identifi ed. This standard, however, is a general guideline as
individual's blood pressure varies among different people
and different age groups...etc.
It is important that you consult with your physician regularly.
Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range
as well as the point at which you will be considered at risk.
Diastolic
lower than 60
between 60 and 80
between 80 and 90
between 90 and 100
higher than 100
15
is displayed
appears often, please
Action
Check with doctor
Self check
Check with doctor
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Adapted from JNC 2003