9. Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmHg) for adults:
Range
Hypotonia
(degraded blood pressure)
Normal range
Pre-hypertensive
blood pressure range*
High blood pressure –
degree I
High blood pressure –
degree II
(*) Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure
10. Technical data
Type:
Measuring method:
Display range:
Measuring range:
Accuracy of the pressure reading:
Systolic
lower than 105
between 105 and 120
between 120 and 140
between 140 and 160
higher than 160
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non-invasive, oscillometric blood pressure measurement at the wrist,
for wrist circumferences of 12.5 – 20.5 cm
0 – 300 mmHg
systolic: 50 – 250 mmHg / diastolic: 40 –180 mmHg /
pulse: 40 –160/min
systolic ± 3 mmHg / diastolic: ± 3 mmHg /
pulse: ± 5% of the displayed value
Diastolic
lower than 60
between 60 and 80
between 80 and 90
between 90 and 100
higher than 100
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Action
Check with doctor
Self check
Check with doctor
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Adapted from JNC 2003