Getting Started - Medisana 51296 Manual

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2 Useful Information / 3 Getting started
2.6 Fluctuations in blood pressure
There are many factors that can influence blood pressure. Readings can be affected
seriously by stress, fear, heavy physical exertion or the time of day at which the
measurements are taken. Your personal blood pressure values are subject to consi-
derable fluctuation during the course of the day and the year. These fluctuations
are particularly pronounced in the case of patients suffering from hypertension.
Blood pressure is usually at its highest during physical exertion and at its lowest at
night when you are asleep.
2.7 Influencing and evaluating readings
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Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare the results.
Do not draw any conclusions from a single reading.
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Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who is also
familiar with your personal medical history. When using the unit regularly and
recording the values for your doctor, you should visit the doctor from time to time
to keep him updated.
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When taking readings, remember that the daily values are influenced by several
factors. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drugs and physical exertion influence the
measured values in various ways.
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Measure your blood pressure before meals.
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Before taking readings, allow yourself at least five minutes rest.
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If the systolic and diastolic readings seem unusual (too high or too low) on several
occasions, despite correct use of the unit, please inform your doctor. This also
applies to the rare occasions when an irregular or very weak pulse prevents you
from taking readings.

3 Getting started

3.1 Unlock transportation mode
The device has been set to a sleep mode for transportation. This sleep mode has to be
unlocked once before first use. Therefore press M -
/ SNOOZE -
activated by the factory.
3.2 Charging the battery
Your MEDISANA Upper arm blood pressure monitor with travel alarm clock BU
575 connect features an integrated rechargeable battery, which enables a cordless
operation of your device. Before you can use your unit, the battery should be charged
fully. Therefore connect the included mini-USB-cable to the USB interface
vice and to an USB-port of an active electric utility (e.g. PC, laptop computer or mains
plug with USB port etc.). Alternatively, you can charge the device with a special mains
adaptor (MEDISANA Art.-No. 51014) via the mini-USB-cable. During the charging pro-
cess, the display shows e.g. "
process is finished ("
ing), disconnect the mini-USB-cable from the device. If the "battery low"-symbol
pears on the display (together with "Lo") or if nothing appears on the display
the unit has been switched on, you have to recharge the battery in order to ensure
further operability. When the battery is fully charged and 3 blood pressure measure-
ments are carried out per day, the energy is sufficient for around 20 days of service.
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