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Blood Pressure Monitor
Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-789
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important inFormation Please read this important information before using 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. Have your physician review your procedure for using ☞ this device. He or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before prescribing or adjusting medications. Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your
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Fast. Easy. Accurate. ® Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically advanced 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 cardio- vascular health and prevent the serious consequences associ- ated with undetected and untreat
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taBLE oF ContEnt S WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 Ho W Ua -789 Wor KS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 ? BEForE Y oU Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 SELECtinG tHE CorrEC t CUFF SizE .
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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Display Symbol Condition/Cause recommended a ction The symbol shown while mea- Measurement is in progress, surement is in progress. It blinks remain as still as possible. while detecting the pulse. An irregular heartbeat or body Take measurement again and movement may have occurred. consult with your physician. Refer to page E-11 for more infor- mation on irregular heartbeats. Previous measurement stored in MEMORY. The battery power indicator dur- Replace all batteri
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MONITOR COMPONENTS SYSTOLIC PRESSURE MEMORY BUTTON DIASTOLIC PRESSURE AC ADAPTER jACk PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR CUFF INFLATION METER START BUTTON IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT CLOCk BUTTON PULSE RATE EXTRA LARGE CUFF AIR CONNECTOR PLUG AIR HOSE BATTERY COVER AIR SOCkET BATTERY COMPARTMENT in Canada - a uto Control medical (toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-3
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Ho W Ua-789 W orKS LifeSource® blood pressure monitors are easy to use, accurate and digitally display full measurement readouts. Our technology is based on the “oscillometric method” – 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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SELECtinG tHE CorrEC t CUFF SizE Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure. With your arm hanging at the side of your body, measure the circumference of your upper arm at the midpoint between the shoulder and elbow. arm SizE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT a ccuFit™ CUFF moDEL# CUFF SizE
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taKinG Y oUr BLooD prESSUrE Adjusting the Built-in Clock The UA-789 monitor has a built-in clock that gives you the time and date and can tell you when a blood pressure reading stored in memo- ry was taken. We recommend that you adjust the clock prior to use. To adjust the clock, follow these simple steps: 1. Press and hold the clock button until the digits start blinking. 2 . To select the year, press and release the START button (to fast for- ward, press and hold the START button). When th
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taKinG Y oUr BLooD prESSUrE Setting the Alarm The UA-789 monitor allows you to set up to three alarms per day to notify you when to take your blood pressure. To set the alarm(s): 1. Press and hold the clock button until the year digits start blinking. Then press and release the memory button. "P-1" will be shown at the middle of the display screen indicating that this is the first alarm. notE: If you do not wish to set an alarm, press the memory button several times to return to the main
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taKinG Y oUr 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 you feet flat on floor during ☞ measurement. Cuff Size Indicator on the LifeSource AccuFit™ Cuff T
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taKinG Y oUr BLooD prESSUrE Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps: 1. Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart. 2 . Lay left arm on the table with palm up. Place the cuff on your upper arm. Align the yellow Brachial Artery Marker on the cuff over the brachial artery on the inside of the arm. The tube should be facing downward and toward the inside of your arm. Fasten the cuff securely. Th
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taKinG Y oUr BLooD prESSUrE 5 . When the measurement is complete, the systolic and diastolic pres- sure readings and pulse rate are displayed. The cuff deflates and the monitor automatically shuts off after 45 seconds, or you can turn it off by pressing the START button. SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC PULSE 6. Remove cuff and make note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the Blood Pressure Record chart in the back of the manual, indi- cating the date and time of measurement. important : Measure bl
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WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT The UA-789 monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate mea- surement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The irregular heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an irregular heartbeat has occurred during measurement. An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the aver- age of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you relax, remain still and refrain from
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ABOUT AvERAGE READING The UA-789 provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory. When tak- ing a measurement, the average blood pressure reading will appear and the number of measurements stored in memory will flash several times before the cuff begins to inflate. The average blood pressure reading will also appear briefly when you recall the measurements stored in memory. AvERAGE nUmBEr oF mEaSUrEmEnt S StorED IN MEMORY ABOUT PRESSURE RATING
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ABOUT MEMORY This monitor automatically stores up to sixty (60) blood pressure and pulse measurements in memory. Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest. To retrieve readings, follow these simple steps: 1. When the display screen is showing only the MONTH time, press and quickly release the Memory ("M") button. You will see the date (month DATE and day) and time of the most recent blood pressure that was taken followed by the TI
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USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER The UA-789 has an AC adapter jack to allow you to supply power from an outlet in your home. The UA-789 monitor is only compatible with the included LifeSource AC Adapter (part # TB-235). The use of any other AC adapter may damage your UA-789 monitor and will void your warranty. 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 moni
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What is Blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). What a ffects Blood pressure? Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time of day, activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain activities can sig- nificantly alter one’s blood p
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE a ssessing High Blood pressure for a dults 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 t able – for adults within the U.S. Bp Classification Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (m
