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Instruction manual Mode d’emploi
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The World Hypertension League
Gebruiksaanwijzing Istruzioni per l’uso
Pagina 15 Pagina 54
Gebrauchsanweisung Instrucciones de uso
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EU representative / EU Vertreter
Représentant UE / Rappresentante UE
Representante UE / EU Vertegenwoordiger
OMRON Healthcare Europe BV
Kruisweg 577
NL-2132 NA Hoofddorp
Fully automatic blood pressure monitor
M4-I Int-5-1
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English M4-I Important instructions to help you obtain • Important: Blood pressure measurement is not sui- Contents Important instruc- meaningful readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 table in cases of serious arteriosclerosis (hardening Your blood pressure monitor: the benefits . . . . . . . . .4 of the arteries). tions to help Measuring your blood pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 – 7 Hints on taking blood pressure readings . . . . . . . . . .8 you obtain • The pulse d
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START PULSE/min SYS mmHg DIA mmHg English M4-I OMRON M4-I is a compact, fully automatic blood Preparing the unit Your blood Measuring your pressure monitor. Monitor, operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pres- pressure blood pressure sure and pulse simply and quickly. It monitor: contains an intelligent “fuzzy logic” Open the battery compartment and insert 4 x 1.5v system for controlled inflation, known as batteries (supplied). Ensure polarity (+/-) of the bat- the b
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English M4-I The measurement starts Fitting the cuff When the target inflation value is reached, the air is auto- 1 - 2 cm matically released. The value in the display counts down- Wrap the cuff around your bare left arm so that the wards. green colored band (indicating the centre of the blad- As soon as the monitor detects your pulse the ( ) sym- der) is positioned 1 – 2 cm above your elbow joint on bol begins to flash. the inside of your arm (see picture). When the monitor no longer detect
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English M4-I • Before measuring, stretch your back and sit up straight, Hints on taking Failure, causes and rectification breathe normally 5-6 times, relax your shoulders, arms and entire body. Failure and their possible causes Rectification blood pressure • Slightly bend and support your elbow ( e.g. on a table ). • Do not move, talk or touch the device during measure- readings Incorrect measurement is indicated by E ment. • Stress influences your blood pressure, so try to relax 1. A correc
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English M4-I • For cleaning the monitor only use a soft, lightly moi- This device fulfils the provisions of the EC directive Maintenance and Technical data stened cloth. 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive). This blood Do not use petroleum spirits, thinners or similar pressure monitor is designed according to the storage solvents! European standard EN1060, Non-invasive sphyg- momanometers Part 1: General requirements and • Stains on the cuff can be carefully removed using a Part 3: Supplementary
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English M4-I Calibration OMRON spare Some useful information about blood pressure The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been parts What is Blood Pressure? carefully tested and is designed for a long service life. It is generally recommended to have the monitor ins- Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial blood pected every two years to ensure correct functioning pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart’
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What Causes High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is only classed as high if it doesn t go down when you rest. Permanently raised blood pres- sure can be caused by several factors such as hardening of the arteries, smoking or drinking too much alcohol. It can also be caused by cholesterol, a type of fat, building up inside your blood vessels and making them narrower. Being under stress can add to the problem. High blood pressure is also known to run in families hence if you find you have a high bl
