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User Instructions
Introduction
This blood pressure monitor conforms to the European
requirements that are the basis of the Medical Products
Law (CE), as well as to the European Standard
„Europanorm" EN 1060, Part 1 „Non-Invasive blood
pressure monitoring devices – General requirements"
and part 2 „Additional requirements for mechanical
blood pressure monitoring devices".
All Calibration testing – at least every two years –, has
to be carried out either by the manufacturers or the
local authorised dealer in accordance with the relevant
distributor directives.
Important
Keep this unit from being knocked or dropped, and
protect it from dirt and moisture. Care has bo be taken
not to puncture the cuff with any sharp instruments
(Scissors, Needles).
Do not inflate to above 300 mmHg !
Measurement time should be ca. 2 minutes maximum.
Between measurements allow an interval of at least 2
minutes.
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Please use only boso cuffs.
What you should know about your blood
pressure
Your heart is your engine for life. You know that. But do
you also know how it works ?
Constant overcharge means increased wear and tear,
or in other words, a shorter life expectancy.
Your blood pressure tells you the power your hear
produces, or has to produce.
A constantly raised blood pressure means more stress,
a lower blood pressure, less stress on your heart.
Blood pressure which is constantly above the normal
rates leads – in time – to serious health problems, risks
such as arteriosclerosis, heart attacks, strokes, and
sometimes kidney failure, and retinitis.
Early diagnosis and treatment of lasting hypertension
(high blood pressure) can help prevent these risks.
It is advisable therefore – especially from the age of 40
– to have your blood pressure checked several times
during the year. If high blood pressure is recognised,
you should monitor your blood pressure for several
consecutive days, mornings and evenings, at roughly
the same time and in the same body position (sitting or