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High blood pressure is one of the and over a long period of time.
most common causes of disability With the assistance of the blood
and death. Yet many people do not pressure values recorded regu-
know they are suffering from high larly by you in your blood pres-
blood pressure. This is because the sure diary, high blood pressure
problem is only noticed when the can be detected early and your
conditions it leads to are at an doctor can initiate optimal treat-
advanced stage. These may be life- ment. Individual readings are
threatening, such as heart attack, situation-related and thus are
stroke or kidney failure. Only regular not useful.
blood pressure monitoring enables In order to compare values, it is
high blood pressure to be detected important that you always take
early. You have chosen blood pres- your blood pressure at rest. So
sure self-measurement and this you should relax for 5 minutes
will contribute to your health care. before taking a measurement.
This is the only way to ensure Even slight changes in internal
efficient protection against the and external factors (e.g. deep
dangerous results which may affect breathing, stimulants, talking,
your heart and circulation. excitement, climatic factors) lead
to fluctuations in blood pres-
2. Important notes for self- sure. This is why your doctor and
measurement pharmacist often obtain different
readings.
Self measurement of blood pres- Measure your blood pressure
sure does not replace either regularly in the morning and
treatment or regular check-ups evening at about the same time,
by your doctor. The drug dose as blood pressure fluctuates
prescribed by your doctor may during the course of the day.
therefore on no account be You should not move or talk
altered without consultation. during the measurement process.
Self-measurement of blood pres- Always measure blood pressure
sure must be conducted regularly on the naked upper arm, and
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make sure that items of clothing
rolled up do not impair circula-
tion. Always measure blood pres-
sure on the same arm and rest
the arm, relaxed on a support.
The cuff is suitable for an upper
arm circumference of between
22 and 32 cm. Outside these
limits correct readings may no
longer be guaranteed.
When taking repeated measure-
ments, relax for at least one
minute between measurements
as otherwise false results are
obtained.
In severe cardiac arrhythmias
(cases of disturbed heart rhythm),
measurements should only be
taken in consultation with a doc-
tor. Due to the oscillometric
measuring method, measure-
ments taken with this device may
in some instances be false or fail
to produce a reading (Err).
Monitoring blood pressure is
extremely important during preg-
nancy, as blood pressure may be
altered by the pregnancy. The
results should, however, only be
interpreted in consultation with
the doctor.
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3. Control displays and symbols
Flashes when the device
is measuring and the
pulse is being taken
Change battery
The cuff is not adequately
inflated. Pump again to
raise the set pressure value.
Deflate the cuff fully by
pressing the exhaust
button.
Measuring error, cf.
Chap. 11
Protection from electric
shock (type B)
Follow the operating
instructions
Pumping bulb contains
natural rubber latex which
can cause allergic reactions.
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