Plusmed PM-B51 PLUS, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Electromagnetic interference
The device contains sensitive electronic components (Microcomputer). Therefore, avoid strong
electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones,
microwave cookers). These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.
2. Important information on the subject of blood-pressure and its measurement
2.1. How does high/low blood-pressure arise?
The level of blood-pressure is determined in a part of the brain, the so-called circulatory
centre, and adapted to the respective situation by way of feedback via the nervous system. To
adjust the blood-pressure, the strength and frequency of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width
of circulatory blood vessels is altered. The latter is effected by way of fine muscles in the
blood-vessel walls.
The level of arterial blood-pressure changes periodically during the heart activity: During the
«blood ejection» (Systole) the value is maximal (systolic blood-pressure value), at the end of
the heart’s «rest period» (Diastole) minimal (diastolic blood-pressure value).
The blood-pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular
diseases.
2.2. Which values are normal?
Blood pressure is too high if at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 90 mmHg and/or the
systolic blood-pressure is over 160 mmHg. In this case, please consult your doctor
immediately. Long-term values at this level endanger your health due to the associated
advancing damage to the blood vessels in your body.
Should the systolic blood-pressure values lie between 140 mmHg and 160 mmHg and/or the
diastolic blood-pressure values lie between 90 mmHg and 100 mmHg, likewise, please consult
your doctor. Furthermore, regular self-checks will be necessary.
With blood-pressure values that are too low, i.e. systolic values under 100 mmHg and/or
diastolic values under 60 mmHg, likewise, please consult your doctor.
Even with normal blood-pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood-pressure
monitor is recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes in your values early and
react appropriately. If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure,
please keep a record of the level of your blood pressure by carrying out regular
self-measurements at specific times of the day. Show these values to your doctor.
Never use the results of your measurements to alter independently the drug doses
prescribed by your doctor.
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