Thuasne BP 3UG1-3F Manual De Instrucciones página 14

1. Important facts about blood pressure and self-
measurement
 Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the
arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are
always measured.
 The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the
heart beats in a minute).
 Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
 Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely
on single blood pressure readings.
 There are several causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate.
 Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your
doctor.
 Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure
is subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You
should therefore take your measurements in the same
quiet conditions and when you feel relaxed! Take at least
two readings every time (in the morning: before taking medica-
tions and eating / in the evening: before going to bed, bathing
or taking medication) and average the measurements.
 It is quite normal for two measurements taken in quick succes-
sion to produce significantly different results.
 Deviations between measurements taken by your doctor or in
the pharmacy and those taken at home are quite normal, as
these situations are completely different.
 Several measurements provide much more reliable informa-
tion about your blood pressure than just one single measure-
ment.
 Leave a small break of > 5 minutes between two measure-
ments.
 If you suffer from a cardiac arrhythmia consult with your doctor
before using the device. See also chapter «Appearance of the
irregular heartbeat (IHB) symbol» of this user manual.
 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
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 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
 This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and
pre-eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in
pregnancy, you should measure after a short while again
(eg. 1 hour). If the reading is still too high, consult your
doctor or gynecologist.
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
1. blood pressure < 120
normal
2. blood pressure 120 - 129 80 - 84
normal
3. blood pressure 130 - 139 85 - 89
slightly high
140 - 159 90 - 99
4. blood pressure
too high
160 - 179 100 - 109 Seek medical
5. blood pressure
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 indi-
cates «blood pressure too high».
2. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 6 is on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated
polarity.
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 3. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 4.
< 80 Self-check
Self-check
Consult your doctor
Seek medical
advice
advice
≥110 Urgently seek
medical advice!