boso EGOTEST, User Instructions

Page 1: ...Blood Pressure Monitor egotest Users Instructions boso_egotest_ GB _1604sd qxd 27 04 2016 13 35 Uhr Seite 1 ...

Page 2: ...d the international standard ISO 81060 1 All Calibration testing at least every two years has to be carried out either by the manufacturers or the local authorised dealer in accordance with the relevant distributor directives Purpose Non invasive recording of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in humans The instrument can be used with any arm circum ference as shown on the corresponding cuff 2 ...

Page 3: ... these basic rules when having his her blood pressure measured sit comfortably not cross his her legs rest his her back and arms on the chair or another surface have the centre of the cuff placed on the upper arm at the level of the heart relax as much as possible and keep silent while his her blood pressure is being measured be calm for 5 minutes before the first reading 3 boso_egotest_ GB _1604s...

Page 4: ...hould be used K5 is the point at which tones heard through the stethos cope are no longer audible K4 is the point at which tones heard through the stethos cope change from a clear sound to a muffled sound Inscriptions mmHg is the unit in which blood pressure is measured shock protected the instrument has been tested and found to work correctly after being dropped from a height of up to one metre 4...

Page 5: ...lic pressure ist lower Both these values are necessary for the correct evaluation and in medical diagnosis Therefore both the systolic and diastolic pressures are mea sured when the blood pressure is taken The measurement unit is mmHg millimetres mercury column Blood pressure is never constant but always changing In the morning it is lower than in the evening and it is lowest when we are asleep De...

Page 6: ...is Low blood pressure hypotension can be the cause of un pleasant effects such als dizziness and lassitude yet in intself does not represent a serious risk factor to health With the boso egotest you can now do your own regular checkups and can considerably contribute to safe guarding your health and recognising any disorders at the early stage Your blood pressure should by taken twice a day if at ...

Page 7: ...the assessing of blood pressure values Systolic Diastolic Too high over 140 mmHg over 90 mmHg Normal 130 to 139 mmHg 85 to 89 mmHg borderline Normal 120 to 129 mmHg 80 to 84 mmHg Optimum up to 119 mmHg up to 79 mmHg boso_egotest_ GB _1604sd qxd 27 04 2016 13 35 Uhr Seite 7 ...

Page 8: ...8 Stethoscope Membrane Metal Ring Cuff Tube Stethoscope Measuring Unit Ear Pieces Velcro Fastening Cuff Scale Air Release Button Pump Ball boso_egotest_ GB _1604sd qxd 27 04 2016 13 35 Uhr Seite 8 ...

Page 9: ...d to further injury Blood pressure must always be measured on the arm with the higher pressure values To do this first measure blood pressure on both arms and subsequently always on the arm which produced the higher reading Place cuff in such a manner that the lower cuff edge finishes ca 2 3 cm above the elbow and the centre of the rubber bag rests on top of the artery Important The round stethosc...

Page 10: ... ring and flip it over and to the outside of your upper arm With a light pressure the velcro closure is then secured The cuff must not be too tight there should roughly be a 2 fin ger width of space between arm and cuff boso_egotest_ GB _1604sd qxd 27 04 2016 13 35 Uhr Seite 10 ...

Page 11: ...ope firmly into your ears They can be turned in their spring allowing you to place them independently forward into the ear passages Take the Rubber Ball into your hand and pump up the cuff with steady and rhythmic pressure on the ball The Air release valve is automatically closed with the first inflation Continue pumping until the pointer on the scale shows a value 30 40 mmHg above your normal upp...

Page 12: ...d be about 2 3 mmHg per second between systole and diastole that is to say that it should take about 20 25 seconds for the pointer to fall rom 150 to 100 on the scale When using your blood pressure unit for the first time try out this procedure before you take your actual measurement After an interval of about 2 minutes you can start again and take your blood pressure as follows 12 boso_egotest_ G...

Page 13: ...gain make a note of where the pointer is positioned this is your lower blood pressure value diastolic blood pressure With a short firm pressure on the Air release button the valve is then fully opened and the remainder of the air ex pelled from the cuff To take the cuff off again simply pull open the velcro clo sure and pull it off your arm If you want to repeat the measurement wait at least two m...

Page 14: ...he day and as there may also be other factors influen cing it you can also get diverging results when you take several mesurements one after the other Occasional or irregular measurements are not a safe basis for a correct evaluation This is only possible when you take your blood pressure regularly and under equal conditions over an extended period of time Enter your measured values into a table t...

Page 15: ...lood pressure please keep strictly to any prescribed medication without a ltering this your self should you happen to achieve lower values when you take your own blood pressure boso_egotest_ GB _1604sd qxd 27 04 2016 13 35 Uhr Seite 15 ...

Page 16: ...tself by hand in warm water maximum 30 degrees Celsius Disinfection For disinfectant wipes at least 5 minutes exposure time of the device and the cuff we recommend the disinfectant liquid Micro zid Liquid Sensitiv Schülke Mayr To disinfect the cuff we recommend spray disinfection 16 boso_egotest_ GB _1604sd qxd 27 04 2016 13 35 Uhr Seite 16 ...

Page 17: ...asurement range 0 300 mmHg Accuracy of pressure indicated 3 mmHg Storing conditions 30 C 70 C 15 85 rel humidity Operating conditions 10 C 40 C 15 85 rel humidity boso_egotest_ GB _1604sd qxd 27 04 2016 13 35 Uhr Seite 17 ...

Page 18: ...r and tear e g cuff transport damages and any damage cau sed by improper handling e g non compliance with the in structions for use Damages due to disassembly by unautho rized persons are also excluded from warranty No claims for damages against us are substantiated by the warranty In the case of justified warranty claims the device has to be sent along with the original invoice to BOSCH SOHN GmbH...

Page 19: ...e valve so that the pointer sinks to 2 3 mmHg per second it should take 20 25 seconds for the pointer to fall from 50 to 100 When you hear the first pulse from the stethoscope read off the upper blood pressure value and make a note of this At the last audible pulse read off and make a note of the lower blood pressure value Take off stethoscope Press downfully on the pressure re lease button to com...

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