Omron MX2 Basic Introduction, 1 How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings, Table of contents

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MX2 Basic English
1How to obtain meaningful blood
pressure readings 1
2Overview 2
3Preparation 3
4Operation 4
5Error:causes and rectifications 7
6Maintenance and spare parts 7
7Technical data 8
8General information about blood
pressure 10
DIA
mmHg
SYS
mmHg
MX2 Basic
PULSE/min
The OMRON MX2 Basic measures your blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly
from the arm, without the use of an inflation bulb or stethoscope.
The OMRON MX2 Basic includes a standard cuff for arm circumferences ranging from
22-32 cm.Optional large cuffs (32-42 cm) can be applied.
Introduction
1 How to obtain meaningful blood pressure readings
Table of contents
General
• The OMRON MX2 Basic is not suitable
for measuring the frequency of cardiac
pacemakers.
• Consult your doctor during pregnancy,
arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis as this
can influence the measurement.
• Avoid eating, drinking (alcohol),
smoking, sport and taking a bath before
measurement.
• Be calm and relaxed before and during
measurement.
• You should never change the dose of
medicines prescribed by your doctor.
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