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Automatic Wrist
Blood Pressure Monitor
BPW-201
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Risk Category Index ...................................... 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS Irregular Heartbeat Detector (IHB) .............. 28 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION: Recalling Values from Memory ..................... 30 Important Product Notices and Clearing Values from Memory ...................... 32 Safety Instructions .......................................... 5 Important Notes Regarding Your About Blood Pressure ..................................... 7 Blood Pressure Measurement ...............
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women and for users with irregular heartbeat, IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney problems SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS or for users who have suffered from a stroke. When using your blood pressure monitor, basic • Consult your physician before measuring blood precautions should always be followed. Please pressure at the wrist if you have any of the following read and follow all instructions and warnings before conditions: Severe hypertension, severe diabetes
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Blood pressure measurements determined with Why Measure Your Blood Pressure? this device are equivalent to those obtained by Among today’s various health problems, those a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope associated with high blood pressure are very common. auscultatory method, within the limits prescribed by High blood pressure dangerously correlates with the American National Standard, Manual, electronic, cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure or automated sphyg
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Although one can easily find where their own blood BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD pressure readings fall on this table, this monitor comes The table below contains defined levels for hypertension equipped with a Risk Category Index that automatically that are publicly available from the National Heart Lung compares each reading to the defined levels and and Blood Institute at the U.S. National Institutes of Health provides a helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the (NIH) stages that
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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART individual. With one touch of a button, the cuff will automatically inflate to block the blood flow through your artery. Next, the deflation process starts. When measurement is complete, the monitor will display Date/Time your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and pulse Set Buttons LCD Display readings. Please note that any muscle movement during inflation or deflation will cause measurement error. Battery The monitor automatically finds where your Cov
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Display Symbols: DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS User 1: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 1 User 2: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 2 Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when batteries should be replaced Pulse Symbol: Shows the heart rate per minute Irregular Heartbeat Detector: Refer to page 28 for Systolic more information. Pressure Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings AVG. 3 AVG. 3 AVG. 3 Risk Category Index: See page 27 for more information START M
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1. INSTALLING BATTERIES Replace the batteries if: 1. The weak battery symbol appears on the display. 1. T he battery cover is located 2. Nothing appears on the display when the power is along the side of the monitor. switched on. Remove battery cover by pressing down and pulling As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may away from the monitor. 2. be discharged earlier than batteries you buy in stores. Replace all batteries at one time (as simultaneous set). 2. Install b
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DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE APPLYING THE CUFF 1. T o adjust the date/time, press the Set button 1. Remove all watches, wrist jewelry, etc. prior to located on the top of the monitor. attaching the wrist monitor. Clothing sleeves should be rolled up and the cuff should 2. The display will show a blinking number showing be wrapped around bare skin for correct the HOUR. Change the HOUR by pressing the measurements. button. Each press will increase the number by one in a cycling manner.
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4. In order to insure accurate CORRECT MEASUREMENT POSTURE Fig. C measurements, fasten the hook and loop strap securely 1. Place your elbow on a table around your wrist so there is so that the cuff is at the same no extra space between the Fig. A level as your heart as shown in cuff and the wrist as shown Fig. A. Relax your entire body, in Fig. C. If the cuff is not especially between your elbow wrapped tight enough, the and fingers. measurement values will not Fig. D Note: You
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3. Turn your palm upwards. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Fig. C Important Notes: (X) 4. Sit upright in a chair, and take • Position the monitor at the same level as your 5-6 deep breaths. heart during measurement to ensure accurate Note: Avoid leaning back readings. while the measurement is being taken as • Blood pressure changes with every heartbeat and shown in Fig. C. is in constant fluctuation throughout the day. • Blood pressure measurement can be affected by the position of the user,
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• During the measurement, do not talk or move your 2. W ith the cuff wrapped around your wrist, press the arm or hand muscles. START/STOP button. Do not inflate the cuff unless AVG. 3 AVG. 3 AVG. 3 it is wrapped around your wrist. All digits will light • See page 33 for additional notes regarding your up, checking the display functions. The checking AVG. 3 AVG. 3 blood pressure measurement. procedure will be completed after about 3 seconds. If you are using this blood pressure monitor f
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Note: The monitor will re-inflate automatically if Note: the system detects that your body requires 1. This monitor automatically turns off approximately more pressure for measurement. 1 minute after last operation. You may also press the START/STOP button to turn the unit off. 2. To interrupt the measurement, you may press the START/STOP button (recommended), “M”, User-Select or Date/Time Set ( / ) buttons. The cuff will deflate immediately after a button is pressed. 4. Wh
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RISK CATEGORY INDEX IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR (IHB) This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index that automatically compares each reading The appearance of the icon indicates that to defined levels established by the U.S. National a pulse irregularity consistent with an irregular Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Heart Lung and heartbeat was detected during measurement. Usually Blood Institute as described earlier in this manual, this is not a cause for concern. However
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IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR (IHB), RECALLING VALUES FROM MEMORY CONTINUED To determine the presence of an irregular heartbeat, This monitor can be used by two individuals. Each user the average of the heartbeat intervals is calculated can store up to 60 measurements. with the first 3 normal effective heartbeat values. It is important to note that the average is not a strict 1. Press the User-Select button. mathematical averaging of all recorded intervals. At least 3 beats with 2
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4. T he monitor will first display the calculated average CLEARING VALUES FROM MEMORY applied to the last 3 memories (“AVG. 3”). 1. Press the User-Select button to select User 1 or User 2. START M STOP AVG. 3 AVG. 3 AVG. 3 M START STOP 2. Press and hold the and buttons at the same time while in memory recall mode and the data for 5. Every new press of the “M” button will recall the selected user will be erased automatically. a previous reading. The latest reading w
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• This product is not suitable for people with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR arrhythmias. BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT • This device may have difficulty determining the • Take your reading in a comfortable environment proper blood pressure for pregnant women and as measurements can be affected by hot or cold for users with irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal body circulation of blood, kidney problems,
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6. Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result in POTENTIAL FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC damage to the unit. INTERFERENCE 7. Do not subject the monitor and cuff to extreme To avoid inaccurate results caused by temperatures, humidity, moisture, and direct sunlight. electromagnetic interference between Protect from dust. electrical and electronic equipment, do 8. Do not fold the cuff tightly. not use the device near a cell phone or 9. Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. I
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installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference TROUBLESHOOTING to radio or television reception, which can be determined by If any abnormality arises during use, please check the following points: turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS CORRECTION try to correct the interference by one or more of the following CAUSES measures: Unit does not turn Batteries have Replace them on when the START/ run down. with two new AAA • Reorient
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Power Source: Two 1.5V DC (AAA) Alkaline batteries Weight: 0.30 lbs (136.1 g) (without batteries) Measurement Wrist Oscillometric 5.3” - 7.7” (13.5cm - 19.5cm) Method: Circumference: Measurement Pressure: 40~280 millimeters Mercury (mmHg) Two AAA alkaline batteries, instruction Accessories: Pulse: 40~199 beats/minute Range: manual, hard plastic storage case Pressure: ±3 mmHg 2.6”(L) x 1.3”(W) x 3.1”(H) Accuracy: Dimensions: Pulse: ±5% of reading 6
