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Blood pressure measurements determined with the algorithm of the BTL-08 ABPM recorder on adults
are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method
Korotkoff phase V, within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard for Electronic or
Automated Sphygmomanometers. The algorithm used in the BTL-08 ABPM fulfills the requirements of
the British Hypertension Society Validation Protocol for Automated Blood Pressure Measuring
Devices.
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RECOMMENDED USE OF AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE
RECORDS
The BTL-08 ABPM device is a compact, lightweight monitoring unit typically worn by the patient for 24 hours. BTL-08
ABPM is a compact, lightweight device, which operates
with two AA size accumulators or batteries. The
memory is capable of storing 600 measurements.
Stepwise
pressure
deflation
ensures
quality
measurements, even if disturbing environmental factors
occur. You may find the battery compartment and the
rating label on the backside housing. The serial number
is placed on the rating label; however it is also stored
electronically in the solid state memory of the device.
On the front side of the housing, there is the LCD, the
buttons of the device and a sticker displaying the name
of the device. The device can be connected to the
serial or USB port of an IBM compatible PC with an
optoelectronic interface which has its socket positioned
on the opposite side from the cuff connector. Patients
can start extra blood pressure readings or mark
symptomatic events.
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USING THE BUTTONS
On the front side of the housing, below the LCD, you may find three buttons: the START button, the MEDICATION
button and the DAY/NIGHT button. If the device is turned on, then every button press is accompanied by a short
beeping sound.
Cancel a blood pressure measurement
The patient can interrupt a blood pressure measurement by pressing a button at any time while the cuff is inflated.
This will result in immediate fast cuff deflation. Such interruption is limited to the measurement in progress only and
has no effect on further operation. This function is available with all three buttons.
