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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
DESIGNED FOR WOMEN
Model UA-787W
Bilingual Instruction Guide - English • French
Includes Logbook
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® Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource blood pressure monitor - one of the most technologically ad- vanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen. Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovas- cular health and prevent the serious consequences associated with undetected and untreated hypertension. We
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ThIS MONITOR IS CLINICALLy v ALIDATED ® This LifeSource blood pressure monitor has undergone and passed a Clinical Validation study to determine the performance and accuracy. This monitor is clinically validated according to the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) standard. The ESH is one of the most prestigious international blood pressure organizations. The published study was performed by a reviewing committee consisting of physicians and/or nurses. Among blood pressure manufactur
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly to fully understand your monitor's operation, cautions, performance and limitations. After fully acquainting yourself with the manual, please keep it with your monitor. ☞ Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations. ☞ Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1 MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-2 ? HOW UA-787W WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3 BEForE you st Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3 INst AllING thE cuFF holdEr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4 sElEctING thE corrEct cuFF sIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . .
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WhAT DISPLAy SyMBOLS MEAN Display Recommended Condition/Cause Symbol Action The symbol shown while measure- Measurement is in progress, ment is in progress. It blinks while remain as still as possible. detecting the pulse. An irregular heartbeat or body movement may have occurred. Take measurement again and Refer to page E-8 for more infor- consult with your physician. mation on irregular heartbeats. Previous measurement stored in MEMORY. The battery power indicator dur- Replace all batteri
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MONITOR COMPONENTS AC ADAPTER JACK DISPLAY cuFF holdEr ArM cuFF START/ STOP BUTTON MEMORY BUTTON AIR CONNECTOR AIR PLUG SOCKET AIR HOSE AC ADAPTER BATTERY COMPARTMENT BATTERY COVER Auto Control Medical (Toll Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-2
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hOW UA-787W WORKS ® LifeSource blood pressure monitors are easy to use, accurate and digitally display full measurement readouts. Our technology is based on the “oscillometric meth- od” – a noninvasive blood pressure determination. The term “oscillation” refers to any measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse. Our monitor examines the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it expands and contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat. The cuff is inflated until the art
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INSTALLING ThE CUFF hOLDER This monitor comes equipped with a removable cuff holder for your conve- TM nience. When not in use, simply slip your Easy-Fit cuff into the holder for storage. To install the cuff holder: 1. Align the cuff holder with the rear of the blood pressure monitor. 2. Slide the cuff holder into the rear of the blood pressure monitor until it snaps securely into place. To remove the cuff holder: 1. Push the tab on the cuff holder away from the blood pres- sure monitor. 2.
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TAKING yOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring: ☞ Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement. ☞ Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement. ☞ Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm. ☞ Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure pressure. ☞ Do not talk during measurement. ☞ Do not cross legs and keep your feet flat on floor during measurement. Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps: 1. Sit comfortab
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TAKING yOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 4. Press the START button. The average reading (see Pg. E-9) is displayed, the cuff pressurizes, measurement will begin and the Cuff Inflation Meter will show on the display screen. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight. NOTE: If an appropriate pressure is not obtained, the device automatically starts to inflate again. CAUTION: If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press the START button again. 5. When the measurement is
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TAKING yOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Measurement with the desired systolic pressure: If your systolic pressure is expected to exceed 230 mmHg follow these steps: 1. Place the cuff on the left arm, unless your physician tells you otherwise. 2. Press and hold the START button until a number 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your expected systolic pressure appears. 3. Release the START button when the desired number is reached. 280 mmHg is the highest pressure level the monitor can reach. Measurement will then
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WhAT IS AN IRREGULAR hEARTBEAT The UA-787W Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat is detected. The Irregular Heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an Irregular Heartbeat has occured during measurement. An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you relax, remain still
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ABOUT AvERAGE READING The UA-787W provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory. The average blood pressure reading appears briefly when you push the START button. AVERAGE NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS STORED IN MEMORY ABOUT ThE PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™ The Pressure Rating Indicator™ is a ™ Pressure Rating Indicator feature which provides a snapshot of your blood pressure classification based STAGE 2 HYPERTENSION on your measurements. This will l
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ABOUT MEMORy NOTE: This device stores the last 90 measurements in memory. The data is retained as long as the batteries are in the device. When you remove the batteries or the batteries are drained, the data will be erased. 1. Press the MEMORY button. 2. The newest data are displayed. Each time the MEMORY button is pressed, the memorized data is displayed. After the last reading is displayed, the dis- play is turned off. PRESS THE MEMORY BUTTON SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC NUMBER OF DATA AND PULSE
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USING ThE MONITOR WITh AC ADAPTER The UA-787W has an AC adapter jack to allow you to supply power from an outlet in your home. We recommend you use only the supplied AC adapter to avoid potential damage to the monitor. Connecting the AC adapter to the monitor: 1. Gently insert the AC adapter plug into a 120V AC outlet. 2. Connect the AC adapter plug into the jack on the right side of the monitor. Disconnecting the AC adapter from the monitor: 1. Turn the unit off by pressing the START button.
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ■ What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteies. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). ■ What Affects Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time of day, activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain activities can significantly alter one’s blood pres
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ■ Assessing high Blood Pressure for Adults The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration and may affect these figures. Consult with your physician for an accurate assessment. JNC7 Classification Table – for adults within the U.S. BP Classification Systolic (mmhg) Diastolic (mmhg
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ■ What Is hypertension? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when readings consis- tently rise above normal. It is well known that hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left untreated. Referred to as a “silent killer” because it does not always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem, hypertension is treatable when diagnosed early. ■ Can hypertension Be Controlled? In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled
