BP3KN1-3B
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IB BP3KN1-3B V4920 EN
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accumulated blood to flow away.
5.3. Taking a measurement
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Select standard (single measurement) or MAM mode (automatic double measurement):
see details in chapter 4.2
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Press the ON/OFF button to start the measurement.
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After Heart Level Indicator checked (see details in chapter 4.3), the cuff will now pump up
automatically. Relax, do not move and do not tense your arm muscles until the
measurement result is displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
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The Cuff Fit Check on the display indicates that the cuff is perfectly placed. If the icon
15-A appears, the cuff is fitted suboptimally, but it is still ok to measure.
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The measurement is performed during the inflation. The inflation speed may vary, this is
a normal occurrence.
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During the measurement, the pulse indicator flashes in the display.
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The result, comprising the systolic and the diastolic blood pressure and the pulse rate is
displayed. Note also the explanations on further display symbols in this booklet.
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Remove and switch off the monitor. (The monitor does switch off automatically after
approx. 1 min.).
You can stop the measurement at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button (e.g. if you
feel uneasy or an unpleasant pressure sensation).
5.4. Stopping a measurement
If it is necessary to interrupt a blood pressure measurement for any reason (e.g., the patient
feels unwell), the POWER button can be pressed at any time. The device then immediately
lowers the cuff pressure automatically and enters into sleep mode.
5.5. Appearance of the Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Symbol
This symbol indicates that certain pulse irregularities were detected during the measurement.
In this case, the result may deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the
measurement.
In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the symbol appears on a regular
basis (e.g. several times a week with measurements taken daily) we advise you to tell your
doctor. Please show your doctor the following explanation:
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the IHB symbol
This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also analyses pulse irregularity
during measurement. The IHB symbol is displayed after the measurement, if pulse
irregularities occur during measurement. If the symbol appears more frequently (e.g. several
times per week on measurements performed daily) we recommend the patient to seek
medical advice.
This device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect pulse irregularities