Omron M2 User Manual

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3.Using the Unit
3.4 Instructions for Special Conditions
If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 220 mmHg, press
and hold the O/I START button until the arm cuff inflates 30 to 40 mmHg
higher than your suspected systolic pressure.
1. Press the O/I START button
to turn the unit on.
Measurement starts.
2. When the cuff starts to inflate, press the O/I START button
and keep it pressed until the pressure is 30 to 40 mmHg
higher than your suspected systolic pressure.
Note: You cannot inflate the cuff above 299 mmHg. (An error
will be displayed if you try to inflate the cuff above
299 mmHg.)
3. Release the O/I START button when the cuff has been inflated
to the desired pressure.
The cuff starts to deflate and measurement starts.
4. The rest of the procedure is the same as for normal
measurement. Refer to 3.3, steps 2 to 6.
Note: Do not apply more pressure than necessary.
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Omron M2 Specifications

General

Type	Automatic
Cuff size	22 - 32 cm
Display type	LCD
Placement supported	Upper arm
Pulse rate measuring	-
Mean arterial pressure	Yes