How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range
Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure
100
too low
1. blood pressure
100 - 120 60 - 80
optimum
2. blood pressure
120 - 130 80 - 85
normal
3. blood pressure
130 - 140 85 - 90
slightly high
4. blood pressure
140 - 160 90 - 100
too high
5. blood pressure
160 - 180 100 - 110
far too high
6. blood pressure
180
dangerously high
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indicates «blood
pressure too high».
4
60
Consult your doctor
Self-check
Self-check
Consult your doctor
Seek medical advice
Seek medical advice
110
Urgently seek
medical advice!
2. Using the Instrument for the First Time
Activating the fitted batteries
Pull out the protective strip projecting from the battery compartment 3.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button 5. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 6.
2. You can now set the month using the M-button. Press the time
button to confirm and then set the day.
3. Please follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this
Instrument
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the
measurement.