Measuring Blood Pressure - Beurer BC 18 Gebrauchsanleitung

• According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the la-
test findings, the test results can be classified and
evaluated according to the following chart.
Range of blood pressure values
Grade 3: Severe hypertension
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension
Grade 1: Mild hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999

5. Measuring blood pressure

Positioning cuff
• Bare your left wrist, making sure that the circulation in
the arm is not restricted by any clothes etc. that are
too tight. Position the cuff on the inside of your wrist.
• Fasten the cuff with the Velcro fastening so that the
upper edge of the monitor is positioned approx. 1 cm
below the ball of your thumb.
• The cuff has to be fitted tightly around the wristbut
should not constrict it.
Important: The instrument should only be operated
with the original cuff.
Systolic Diastolic
(in mmHg) (in mmHg)
>=180 >=110
160-179 100-109
140-159 90-99
130-139 85-89
120-129 80-84
<120 <80
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Measure
Seek medical advice
Seek medical advice
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Check it yourself
Check it yourself
Correct posture
• Rest for approx. 5 minutes before
each measurement. Otherwise there
may be divergences.
• You can perform the measurement
either sitting or lying down. It is es-
sential to support your arm and have
it at an angle. Always make sure that
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