145,7 cm
5.5 Calculating and displaying body mass index (BMI)
4. Push the upper telescopic element down until the measuring flap is in
contact with the patient's head.
5. Read off the measuring result on the lower telescopic element (read-off
edge 2) (in this case: 145.7 cm).
You have the following options for continuing:
6. Ask the patient to step off the weighing platform.
7. Push the upper telescopic element into its lowest position.
8. Fold down the measuring flap.
.
Body mass index puts height and weight in a relationship to one another.
1. Determine the patient's weight value (➔ "Measuring weight", page 22).
2. Determine the patient's height value (➔ "Measuring height", page 23).
3. Press the
The last height entered in cm and
4. Use the
BMI
5. Press the
BMI is calculated and displayed automatically.
6. Press the
BMI
The display returns to the weight value.
► Make a note of the measuring result
► Enter the measuring result on the display unit (➔ "Calculating and
displaying body mass index (BMI)", page 25)
key briefly.
BMI kg/lbs
and
keys to enter the height value in centimeters.
Tare
Hold
key briefly.
BMI kg/lbs
key briefly.
BMI kg/lbs
are displayed.
BMI
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