HoMedics Salter Instructions And Guarantee - page 8
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IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR
This Blood Pressure Monitor is equipped with an intelligent function of Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Detector. During each
measurement, this equipment records the heartbeat intervals and works out the standard deviation. If the calculated value
is larger than or equal to 15, this equipment will light up the IHB symbol on the screen when displaying the measuring
result.
CAUTION
The appearance of the IHB icon indicates that a pulse irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was detected
during measurement. Usually this is NOT a cause for concern. However, if the symbol appears often, we recommend
you seek medical advice. Please note that the device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect
pulse irregularities at an early stage.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Why my blood pressure varies even in one day?
1. Individual blood pressure varies during the day. It also affected by the way you tie your cuff and your measurement
position, so please take the measurement under similar conditions.
2. The variance of the pressure is greater if the person take medicine.
3. Wait at least 3 minutes for another measurement.
Why are the blood pressure readings I get from the hospital different from home?
The blood pressure readings are different even during 24 hour because of the weather, emotion, exercise etc, especially
the “white coat” effect in hospital which makes the results are higher than the ones at home. The attention you need to pay
when you measure your blood pressure at home:
• If the cuff is tied properly.
• If the cuff is too tight or too loose.
• If the cuff is tied on the upper arm.
• If you feel anxious or under stress.
Take deep breaths 2-3 times before beginning.
Advice: Relax for 5 minutes before measurement if necessary.
If the result is the same if measuring on the right arm?
It is ok to measure either arm, but there will be some different results for different persons, so it is suggested you measure
the same arm every time.