Seca 665 - Manual (Page 81)

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3. Press the (bmi/menu) arrow key briefly.
The message "BMI" appears.
The last memory used is displayed (in this case:
memory 2).
4. You can adopt the memory displayed or select a
different memory using the arrow keys.
5. Confirm your setting with Enter (send/print).
Arrows flash in the display.
The last height saved to the selected memory is
displayed.
6. You can accept the height displayed or use the
arrow keys to set a different height.
7. Confirm your setting with Enter (send/print).
The height entered is saved and will be available
again for the next BMI calculation.
NOTE
Make a note of the memory number so that you
can call up this height for another BMI calcula-
tion.
8. Weigh the patient as described in the section
entitled "Weighing a patient".
The patient's BMI is automatically calculated and
displayed.
9. Read off the BMI and compare it with the
categories quoted further down.
10. To deactivate the BMI function, briefly press the
Enter key (send/print).
BMI
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BMI Rating
Below 18.5
Patient is underweight. There could be anorexic tendencies.
Weight should be increased to improve well-being and perfor-
mance. If in doubt, seek the advice of a consultant.
Between 18.5 and
24.9
The patient's weight is normal.