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SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
FEATURES
This device is equipped with BP Category Indicator which classifies your blood pressure
measurements into six stages (Optimal to Severe hypertension) as shown in below chart:
After each measurement is completed, LCD display will show your position automatically
on the six segments of the bar indicator which corresponds to BP Category Indicator.
NOTE:
When a person’s systolic and diastolic pressures fall into different categories,
the higher category should apply.
e.g. systolic pressure 181 & diastolic pressure 99 - Red category (Severe Hypertension)
e.g. systolic pressure 110 & diastolic pressure 95 - Red category (Mild Hypertension)
NOTE:
The above table is not exact for classification of blood pressure and it’s intended to
be used as a guide in understanding non-invasive blood pressure measurements. Usually
this is not a cause for concern; however we recommend you consult with your physician
for proper diagnosis or seek medical advice according to our recommendation mentioned
above. Please note that the device does not appropriate to diagnose hypertension, and it
is only for user reference on blood pressure monitoring.
SYMBOLS
DEFINITIONS
Low
Battery
Symbol
This symbol appears when the battery power is excessively low or the polarity
reverses.
We suggest you replace all batteries with new ones, and make sure the +/-
polarities are properly positioned.
Pulse Symbol
(Heartbeat)
Once pulse is detected, the symbol flashes with each pulse beat.
Our suggestion: Please do not talk or move during measurements.
Irregular
Heartbeat
Detector
This symbol appears when an irregular heart beat was detected.
Our suggestion: Repeat the measurement after resting for at least 5 minutes, and
restart your measurement while sitting down comfortably and quietly. If symbols
appear frequently, please contact your physician.
Excessive
Body Motion
Detector
Displayed if body movement is detected during measurement, especially, the
movement on the arm the blood pressure monitor is worn on. Besides, if cuff
is worn improperly, or the shape of the upper arm is unusual (for example, the
circumference of the upper arm differs largely from the circumference of the
forearm), excessive gap might exist between the arm cuff and the arm. Notice: The
measured blood pressure reading may not be accurate if the icon is displayed.
Cuff Fitness
detection
Symbol
Displayed if the cuff was wrapped incorrectly, which is too tight or too loose.
This is the function aid in detecting if the cuff is wrapped properly.
BP Category
Indicator
The arrowhead points out the specific BP Category that your measurement
reading fits in.
Average of
Last 3
Measurements
This symbol appears when LCD displays average value of last 3 readings.
IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR
The symbol will appear on screen indicating a certain heartbeat irregularity was
detected during measurement. The heartbeat rhythm that is more than or less than 25%
from the average rhythm is usually defined as an irregular heartbeat rhythm. Talking,
moving, shaking or an irregular pulse during the measurement can result in the appearance
of this symbol. Usually this is not a cause for concern, however if the symbol appears often,
we recommend you seek medical advice. And please note that the device does not replace a
cardiac examination, but serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.
NOTE:
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers. If a certain
pulse irregularity is detected during measurement often, we recommend you seek medical
advice.
• As a safeguard, we recommend that if you have arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular
premature beats and atrial fibrillation or any other special conditions you should check with
your physician before using your device.
• The IHB function is not designed for use by people with arrhythmias nor for diagnosing
or treating an arrhythmic problem. In order to filter the unstable status of user and avoid
affecting the detection of heart rate from any movement, shaking or talking in the beginning
of measurement, the method of averaging heart beat intervals of subject device is calculated
with the three proper heart beat pulses detected in the beginning of measurement and that
is different from a strict mathematical averaging of all recorded intervals.
• At least 3 beats with at least 25% difference from the average heart beat interval will generate
the IHB icon on the screen.
Stages of Blood
Pressure Levels
Systolic
(mmHg)
Diastolic
(mmHg) Color
Recommendations by SIGN 49: Hypertension in
older people
Grade 3
Severe
Hypertension
≥180
≥110
Red
Confirm immediately and repeat BP in one day and
again within one week depending on clinical situation.
Grade 2
Moderate
Hypertension
160 - 179 100 - 109
Red
Serial blood pressures repeated within one month.
Grade 1
Mild
Hypertension
140 - 159 90 - 99
Red
Provide advice about lifestyle modification and confirm
within two months.
High-Normal
130 - 139 85 - 89
Orange
Provide advice about lifestyle modification and recheck
in one year.
Normal
120 - 129 80 - 84
Yellow Recheck in 2 - 5 years. (patients aged > 75 years
offered annual health check)
Optimal
<120
<80
Green
