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Automatic
Blood Pressure Monitor
BPA-201
El manual en español
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION: Important Product Notices and Safety Instructions ..........................................................3 Clearing Values from Memory ..........................24 About Blood Pressure .........................................5 Important Notes Regarding Your What is Blood Pressure? Blood Pressure Measurement ..........................25 Why Measure Your Blood Pressure? Care, Maintenance & Cleaning .........................26 Blood Pressure Sta
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• T h e p u l s e d i s p l a y i s n o t s u i t a b l e f o r c h e c k i n g t h e IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY frequency of heart pacemakers. INSTRUCTIONS • E l e c t r o m a g n e t i c i n t e r f e r e n c e : T h e d e v i c e c o n t a i n s When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical should always be followed. Please read and follow all or electromagnetic fields in the
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Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE who normally don’t have high readings. If your numbers What is Blood Pressure? stay above the “normal” range most of the time, you may Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery be at increased risk and should consult your physician. walls while blood flows through the arteries. The pressure Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg) Category measured when the heart contracts and sends blood out of the heart is sy
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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART Date/Time Set HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE Buttons MONITOR WORKS Air Tube This monitor uses innovative technology to detect your and Connector blood pressure. This technology enables the monitor to automatically inflate and deflate at the appropriate level for each individual. With one touch of a button, the cuff will LCD Display automatically inflate to block the blood flow through your artery. Next, the deflation process starts. Please note that any muscle movem
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Display Symbols: DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS Pulse Pulse User 1: A p p e a r s w h e n t h e m o n i t o r i s o p e r a t e d b y U s e r 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. Systolic Pressure Irregular Heartbeat Detector: R e f e r t o p a g e 2 1 f o r more information. Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings Risk Category I
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INSTALLING BATTERIES USING THE AC ADAPTER Note: 1. Extend the tray so that the battery cover is fully exposed. • Please unload the batteries when operating with an AC 2. Press down on latch and lift the battery cover to open the adapter for an extended period of time. Leaving the battery compartment. batteries in the compartment for a long time may cause 3. I n s t a l l o r r e p l a c e 4 “ A A ” s i z e d b a t t e r i e s i n t h e b a t t e r
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Fit cuff securely. Allow room for two fingers to fit between the cuff and your arm. Position cuff edge 0.6˝–1.0˝ (1.5–2.5cm) above elbow. Center tube over middle of arm. DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE USING THE ARM CUFF 1. T o adjust the date/time, press the Set button . Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate measurement. This monitor comes with two sizes of arm cuffs: Standard Size Fits 9”–13” (23 cm – 33 cm) Large Size Fits 13”–17” (33 cm – 43 cm) 2. The displ
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Fit cuff Allow to fi and Cen mi Position cuff edge 0.8–1.2 inches (2–3cm) above elbow. 2~3 cm (0.8”~1.2”) 1. I f t h e c u f f i s n o t a s s e m b l e d , p a s s t h e e n d o f t h e 5 . P o s i t i o n c u f f e d g e 0 . 8 - 1 . 2 cuff furthest away from the tubing through the metal inches (2-3cm) above elbow. D-ring in order to form a loop. The smooth side without the felt material should be on the inside of the cuff loop. 6. Center tube over mid
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Note: MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be Important Notes: placed on your right arm. However, all measurements should • B l o o d p r e s s u r e c h a n g e s w i t h e v e r y h e a r t b e a t a n d i s i n be made using the same arm. constant fluctuation throughout the day. • B l o o d p r e s s u r e m e a s u r e m e n t c a n b e a f f e c t e d b y t h e T o use on the right arm, you must p
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Pulse Pulse Pulse 1. Press the User Select Button to choose User 1 4 . T h e c u f f w i l l b e g i n d e f l a t i n g a s m e a s u r e m e n t c o n t i n u e s . or User 2. OR START Note: This monitor will re-inflate automatically if the STOP system detects that your body requires more pressure for Pulse Pulse measurement. 5. When the measurement is completed, 2. W ith the cuff wrapped around your arm, press the START/ the cuff will
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recommend you seek RISK CATEGORY INDEX Irregular medical advice. Please This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index Heartbeat Detector note that the device does that automatically compares each reading to defined levels not replace a cardiac established by the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) examination, but serves to National Heart Lung and Blood Institute as described detect pulse irregularities at earlier in this manual, and provides a helpful cue if your
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RECALLING VALUES FROM MEMORY 5. Every new press of the “M” button will recall a previous This monitor can be used by two individuals. reading. The latest reading will be recalled first. Each user can store up to 60 measurements. 1. Press the User-Select button. Pulse Pulse Pulse START STOP 2. Choose User 1 or User 2. CLEARING VALUES FROM MEMORY 1. Press the User-Select button to select User 1 or User 2. 3. Press the “M” button to access the memory. START STO
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• This device may have difficulty determining the IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR BLOOD proper blood pressure for users with irregular PRESSURE MEASUREMENT heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood, • Take your reading in a comfortable environment kidney problems, or for users who have suffered a as measurements can be affected by hot or cold stroke. temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal body temperature. CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING • Do not move or talk
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8. Do not disassemble the monitor or cuff. If in need of POTENTIAL FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC repair, refer to the warranty section of this manual. INTERFERENCE To avoid inaccurate results caused by electro- 9. Do not subject the monitor to extreme shocks (do not magnetic interference between electrical and drop on floor). electronic equipment, do not use the device 10. Do not inflate the cuff unless wrapped around your arm. near a cell phone or m
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TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS If any abnormality arises during use, please check the following points Power Source: Four 1 .5V DC (AA) batteries or 6V DC AC adapter Measurement Method: Oscillometric POSSIBLE P r e s s u r e : 4 0 ~ 2 8 0 m i l l i m e t e r s m e r c u r y ( m m H g ) SYMPTOMS CORRECTION CAUSES Measurement Range: P u l s e : 4 0 ~ 1 9 9 b e a t s / m i n u t e Pressure: ±3 mmHg Unit does not turn Batteries have Replace them with Accuracy: Pulse:
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LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. HoMedics warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and work- manship under normal use and service. This blood pressure monitor meets the simulated measurement cycles test requirement per EN1060-3, part 8.10. This warranty extends only For service or repair,
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ÍNDICE INFORMACIÓN INICIAL: Índice de Categoria de Riesgo .........................52 Avisos importantes del producto e Detector de latidos irregulares (IHB, por sus instrucciones de seguridad ..............................35 siglas en inglés) ................................................53 Sobre la presión sanguínea ..............................37 Cómo recuperar los valores de la memoria ....54 ¿Qué es la presión sanguínea? Cómo borrar los valores de la memoria ..........56 ¿Por qué
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personas con latidos irregulares, diabetes, mala AVISOS IMPORTANTES DEL PRODUCTO circulación, trastornos renales o usuarios que han E INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD sufrido una apoplejía. Cuando utilice su monitor de presión sanguínea, debe • La pantalla de pulso no es adecuada para verificar la seguir siempre las precauciones básicas. Sírvase leer y frecuencia de los marcapasos. seguir todas las instrucciones y advertencias antes de • Interferencia electromagnética:
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La presión sanguínea tiende a subir y bajar, incluso en personas SOBRE LA PRESIÓN SANGUÍNEA que normalmente no tienen lecturas altas. Si sus resultados ¿Qué es la presión sanguínea? permanecen por encima del rango “normal” la mayoría del tiempo, es posible que corra un riesgo mayor y debería consultar a su La presión sanguínea es la presión que se ejerce en las paredes m é d i c o . de la arteria cuando la sangre fluye por las arterias. La presión medida cuando el corazón se contrae y s
