Omron i-Q142 instruction manual Example fluctuation within a day male, 35 years old

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8. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure

200

 

Upper curve: systolic blood pressure

 

 

Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure

150

 

 

 

mmHg

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

6

12

18

24

Time of day

Example: fluctuation within a day (male, 35 years old)

Classification of Blood Pressure by the World Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown in this figure.

Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)

 

 

 

 

Severe hypertension

 

180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moderate hypertension

 

160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mild hypertension

 

 

140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal systolic value

 

 

 

130

Normal blood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120

pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optimal blood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressure

 

 

 

 

 

Diastolic

 

(target value)

 

 

 

 

 

blood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressure

 

80

85

90

100

110

 

(mmHg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This classification is based on the blood pressure values measured on people in a sitting position in outpatient departments of hospitals.

Note: There is no universally accepted definition of hypotension. However, those having the systolic pressure below 100 mmHg are assumed as hypotensive.

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Contents SpotArm Type Blood Pressure Monitor Model i-Q142Contents Introduction AC Adapter Usage Important Safety InformationGeneral Usage General Precautions Important Safety Information Main Unit OverviewDisplay User ID symbol a or BPackage Contents Preparation Connecting the AC Adapter Setting the Date and Time Preparation Example when October has been set as the month Preparation Adjusting the Date and Time Setting Correct Posture Incorrect Posture Place Your Arm Through the Arm Cuff Check that you are sitting correctly. Refer to Chapter Taking a Reading User a User B Guest Display During Measure- ment To cancel a measurement If is displayed If the or symbols are displayedWait 2-3 minutes before taking another measurement If E or EE is displayedSymbol Information What is Arrhythmia? What is Irregular Heartbeat?Instructions for Special Conditions To Display the Measurement Values Using the Memory FunctionAverage Function Alternating display Morning and Evening Weekly Averages Evening Weekly Average About the Weekly AveragesMorning Weekly Average To Display Morning and Evening Averages Display Morning average To Delete All Values Stored in the Memory Error Display Cause Remedy Handling Errors and Problems Error MessagesProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingTurn the power off, then Maintenance and Storage Storage Storage PrecautionsOptional Parts Using the optional softwareUSB Connector Using the optional printer Technical Data Technical Data Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure?Why is it a Good Thing to measure Blood Pressure at Home? Example fluctuation within a day male, 35 years old Omron Medizintechnik