Braun VitalScan 1, Manual

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* If this or any other problem occurs repeatedly, please consult your doctor.
Error Description Potential cause and remedy
«Hi» Pulse or cuff pressure
too high
The pressure in the cuff is too high (over
300 mmHg) OR the pulse is too high
(over 200 beats per minute). Relax for 5
minutes and repeat the measurement*.
«LO» Pulse too low The pulse is too low (less than 40 beats
per minute). Repeat the measurement*.
Readings from repeated
measurements differ
considerably.
Blood pressure is a
fluctuating value.
For healthy adults, deviations
of 10 to 20 mmHg are
possible.
none
Cuff is not
properly fitted.
Ensure that the monitor is
fitted as follows:
- on the palm side of your wrist
- approx. 2 cm away from
palm line
Readings were not
consistently taken at heart
level.
For each measurement, hold the
monitor at heart level.
Talking, coughing, laughing,
moving etc. when measuring
will influence the reading.
While measuring, relax, keep still, do not
move or speak.