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MX2 Basic English
1 How to obtain meaningful blood
pressure readings 1
2 Overview 2
3 Preparation 3
4 Operation 4
5 Error: causes and rectifications 7
6 Maintenance and spare parts 7
7 Technical data 8
8 General information about blood
pressure 10
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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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