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FEATURES
We would like to thank you for having purchased a precision GIMA sphygmomanometer.
All GIMA sphygmomanometers are manufactured with high quality materials and, when maintained at
perfect operating efficiency through regular calibration checks, ensure complete reliability and preci-
sion, even after several years of use.
Our line of sphygmomanometers offers the same quality standards for both professional and hom mod-
els.
The sphygmomanometer you have purchased complies with EEC directive 93/42/CEE.
PRESCRIPTIONS
It must be noted that self-measuring instruments are not a substitute for regular medical check-
ups, and that only your doctor can accurately analyze these measurements.
Arterial pressure is highly influenced by one’s nervous tension and physical fatigue. It is therefore rec-
ommended that you
perform the measurement under conditions of both physical and mental
re-
laxation
, while in a sitting or supine position and, where possible, always at the same time of day, far
from meal times.
Remember: do
not move while measuring your pressure
and do not wear clothing that covers your
arm and could limit blood circulation.
Pressure varies during the day: it is lower in the morning and higher in the evening; it is also lower in the
summer and higher in the winter.
INSTALLATION
After opening the packages, first of all it is necessary to check all pieces and parts composing the prod-
uct. Check that they are all present and in perfect conditions.
Apply the armband to your bare left arm, 2-3 cm. above your elbow joint, and then prop up your forearm,
keeping it at heart level.
Velcro armband: Close the armband using the Velcro strap.
If not specifically indicated, all GIMA sphygmomanometers are equipped with armbands for
adults; upon request, we can provide armbands for the obese, for use on the thigh and for chil-
dren, ranging from premature babies up to 14-year-olds.
Position the earpiece of the stethoscope on the artery, under your arm.
FUNCTIONING
1) After applying the armband, use the bulb to pump up to approximately 20 mmHg beyond the level
of individual systolic pressure: in other words, until the brachial artery is blocked (maximum level). It
is essential that the person being measured remains seated and calm, and that his/her
forearm is
resting at heart level
, with the inside part facing up.
2) To measure blood pressure, turn the release/deflation screw on the bulb, unscrewing it slowly in a
counter-clockwise direction. The ideal deflation speed is around
2-3 mmHg/sec
.
Visually check deflation speed: on the scale, the indicator must move at a speed of between 1 and
1.5 gradations per second.
The models featuring automatic deflation of the gauge, which automatically regulates deflation speed
at 2-3 mmHg/sec. Simply press the valve up to the first pressure point.
3) Due to the gradual decompression, your blood starts to run through the brachial artery again, which in
turn causes an initial pulsation, that is clearly perceived by the phonendoscope: the pressure indicat-
ed on the gauge needle at the exact moment this first beat is recorded is referred to as the “
systolic
or maximum pressure
”.
Systole = maximum pressure level when the heart contracts and blood is pushed into the blood ves-
sels.
As you proceed with decompression, the pulsations gradually decrease until they suddenly disappear
or become so low as to be imperceptible.
The pressure indicated by the gauge needle at the moment the pulsations disappear is referred to as
the “
diastolic or minimum pressure
”.
Diastole: minimum blood pressure level when the heart muscle is expanding and refilling with blood.
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