Blood Pressure Classification; Technical Alarm Description; Troubleshooting 1 - Gima 32921 Manual De Instrucciones

Sistolic
(mmHg)
Severe Hypertension
160
Moderate Hypertension
150
Mild Hypertension
140
High-normal BP
130
Normal BP
120
80 85

10. Technical alarm description

The monitor will show 'HI' or 'Lo' as technical alarm on LCD with no delay if
the determined blood pressure (systolic or diastolic) is outside the rated range
specified in part SPECIFICATIONS. In this case, you should consult a physi-
cian or check if your operation violated the instructions.
The technical alarm condition (outside the rated range) is present in the factory
and cannot be adjusted or inactivated. This alarm condition is assigned as low
priority according to IEC 60601-1-8. The technical alarm is non-latching and
need no reset. The signal displayed on LCD will disappear automatically after
about 8 seconds.

11. Troubleshooting 1

PROBLEM
LCD Display
shows abnormal
result
ENGLISH
90 100 110
Diastolic
(mmHg)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The cuff position was not correct
or it was not properly tightened
Body posture was not correct dur-
ing testing
Speaking, arm or body move-
ment, angry, excited or nervous
during testing
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
BLOOD PRESSURE
CLASSIFICATION
Optimal
Normal
High-Normal
Grade 1 Hypertension
Grade 2 Hypertension
Grade 3 Hypertension
WHO/ISH Definitions and classification of blood
pressure levels
SOLUTION
Apply the cuff correctly and try
again
Review the "BODY POSTURE
DURING MEASUREMENT" sec-
tions of the instructions and re-test
Re-test when calm and without
speaking or moving during the test
It is inappropriate for people with
serious arrhythmia to use this
Electronic Sphygmomanometer
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SBP DBP
mmHg mmHg
<120 <80
120-129 80-84
130-139 85-89
140-159 90-99
160-179 100-109
≥180 ≥110