Preliminary Remarks - boso nova S Manual Del Usuario

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Preliminary remarks:

This blood pressure instrument complies with the Euro-
pean regulations that are the basis for the German Medi-
cinal Products Act (CE marking) and the international
standard ISO 81060-1. All Calibration testing – at least
every two years –, has to be carried out either by the ma-
nufacturers 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 circumference as shown on the corresponding
cuff.
Important:
Keep this unit from being knocked or dropped, and pro-
tect it from dirt and moisture. Care has to be taken not to
puncture the cuff with any sharp instruments (Scissors,
needles).
Do not inflate to above 300 mmHg !
Measurement time should not exceed 2 minutes.
Between 2 measurements allow an interval of at least 2
minutes.
The patient must follow 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 sur-
face
– 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
The following phases are recommended in the case of
auscultatory measurement
– adults: phase V (K5)
– children aged 3 to 12: phase IV (K4)
User Instructions