Risk Category Indicator - HoMedics THERA-P BPW-200 Manual Del Usuario

4. When the measurement is completed,
the cuff wil deflate entirely and systolic
pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse
will be shown simultaneously on the
LCD screen. The measurement is then
automatically stored into memory.
Note:
1. This monitor automatically turns off
approximately 1 minute after last
operation. You may also press the
START/STOP button to turn the unit off.
2. To interrupt the measurement, you
may press the START/STOP button
(recommended) or the Memory, User
Select, or Date/Time Set (
The cuff will deflate immediately after a
button is pressed.
) buttons.
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RISK CATEGORY INDICATOR

The U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services and the National
Institutes of Health have developed
a blood pressure standard, classifying
blood pressure ranges into 4 stages.
This unit is equipped with an innovative
blood pressure classification indicator,
which visually indicates the assumed risk
level (normal, prehypertension, stage 1
hypertension, or stage 2 hypertension)
of each reading. Symbols are described
below and classifications follow the
guidelines as described earlier in this
manual (page 7).
(No Symbol)
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