Sanitas SBC 22, Instructions For Use Manual

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Blood pressure
value category
Systole
(in mmHg)
Diastole
(in mmHg)
Action
Level 3:
severe hyperten-
sion
≥ 180 ≥ 110
Seek medical
attention
Level 2:
moderate hyper-
tension
160 – 179 100 – 109 Seek medical
attention
Level 1:
mild hypertension 140 – 159 90 – 99
Regular monitor-
ing by doctor
High normal 130 – 139 85 – 89
Regular monitor-
ing by doctor
Normal 120 – 129 80 – 84 Self-monitoring
Optimal < 120 < 80 Self-monitoring
Source: WHO, 1999 (World Health Organization)
The risk indicator (the arrow in the display and the associ-
ated scale on the device) shows which category the recorded
blood pressure values fall into. If the measured values are in
two different classifications (e.g. systole in the high normal
category and diastole in the normal category), the risk indica-
tor then always shows you the higher category – “high nor-
mal” in the example described.
Please be aware that these standard values can only serve as
a general guideline, as the individual blood pressure varies in
different people and different age groups, etc.
Furthermore, it must be noted that measurements taken your-
self while at home are generally lower than those that are
taken by the doctor. For this reason, it is important that you
regularly consult your doctor for advice. Only they are able
to give you your personal target values for controlled blood
pressure – in particular if you receive medicinal therapy.
Irregular heartbeat
This device can identify any irregular heartbeat disturbances
as part of the analysis of your recorded pulse signal during
blood pressure measurement. In this case, after the measure-
ment, the device will indicate any irregularities in your pulse
by displaying the symbol in the display. This can be an
indicator for irregular heartbeat.
If the symbol appears on the display after the measure-
ment, the measurement must be repeated as the measure-
ment accuracy may be impaired. To assess your blood pres-
sure, only use the results that have been recorded without
corresponding irregularities in your pulse. If the symbol
appears frequently, please consult your doctor. Only they can
establish the existence of an arrhythmia during a checkup,
using their means of diagnosis.
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