Influencing And Evaluating Readings; Getting Started - Medisana CardioCompact 51098 Owner's Manual

2 Useful Information / 3 Getting started

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.
•
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.
• When taking readings, remember that the daily values are influ-
enced by several factors. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drugs
and physical exertion influence the measured values in various
ways.
•
Measure your blood pressure before meals.
•
Before taking readings, allow yourself at least five minutes rest.
•
Too frequent blood pressure readings could lead to disorders
of blood circulation. Always relax at least 2 minutes between
measurements to allow the blood circulation to recover.
•
The application of the cuff with a pressure of more than 300
mmHg or with a constant pressure above 15 mmHg for longer
than 3 minutes may cause ecchymoma of your arm.
•
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 Inserting / changing batteries
Insertion: You must insert the batteries provided before you can
use your unit. The lid of the battery compartment
the underside of the unit. Open it, remove it and insert the 4 AAA
type 1.5 V batteries supplied. Ensure correct polarity when inserting
the batteries (as marked inside the battery compartment). Close the
battery compartment.
Removal: Replace the batteries if the change battery symbol
" " appears on the display. If nothing is displayed the batteries
are completely empty and need to be replaced immediately. After
batteries be inserted, set the date and time as described in 3.4 Set
date and time.
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