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Owner’s Manual
for model: BHM-1008
Manual Inflate
Blood Pressure Monitor
• Manually Controlled
Inflation
• Handy, Lightweight
Design
• 99 Memory Total
• Memory Average of All
Stored Measurements
• Time and Date Indications
• Pulse Display
MANUAL
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Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer Before using your blood pressure monitor, you should read and understand all instructions and follow all warnings. Information in this manual is provided for informational pur- poses only. This product and manual are not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use this product, or the information contained herein, for diagnosing or treat- ing a health problem, disease, or prescribi
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Table of Contents Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer ________________1 Healthy Living _________________________________3-4 Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure________5-8 Intended Use _____________________________________8 Measurement Method ______________________________9 Important information before using the unit ____________10-11 Main Unit and Accessories __________________________12 Special Features __________________________________13 Accuracy _________________________________
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Healthy Living Purchasing this blood pressure monitor is your first step in living a healthier life, but it is only the beginning. It is also important to: STAY ACTIVE - Start out by taking just a short walk each day. Over time you'll begin to feel more energetic. Walking is a fun, easy way to help lose weight and also aids in building stronger bones and a healthier heart! EAT HEALTHY - Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet is a great way to start. Also, look at incorporating more who
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Healthy Living STAY POSITIVE - A healthy mind goes hand in hand with a healthy body. Daily relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga may be just what you need to alleviate stress. Keep your mind focused on the positive things in life. Start out by giving yourself a pat on the back for those walks you are now taking or that apple you just ate! WATCH YOUR WEIGHT - Sometimes just a small amount of weight loss may have a positive effect on your blood pressure. If you have already started ex
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure Why Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure At Home? By monitoring at home you can manage your health care between visits to the doctor. Also, you now have the means to keep a record of your blood pressure measurements, a valuable tool for both you and your healthcare provider. Home monitoring may help alleviate White Coat Hypertension. This term refers to what may cause a person's blood pressure to be higher when taken in a medical setting. At times th
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure When the heart contracts it sends blood out into the body. This pressure is referred to as systolic. The pressure that is created as the heart pulls blood back thor- ough is called diastolic. Blood Pressure is recorded as systolic over diastolic. What is considered Normal Blood Pressure? The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure from the National Heart, Lung and Bloo
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate? Blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart and is in constant fluctuation throughout the day. In addition to natural changes, other factors that may affect blood pressure are: • Temperature • Anger • (too hot or cold) Anxiety • Humidity • Food / beverage • Restlessness consumption • • Lack of sleep Your physical • Physical exercise condition • • Constipation Stress • Fear Be sure to speak with your h
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure Why Is It Important To Control My Blood Pressure? Left uncontrolled hypertension can place an incredible amount of stress on your heart and arteries. They are both forced to work harder to keep blood flowing through your body. Over time this stress may result in health related problems including enlargement of the heart, loss of artery elasticity, heart disease, stroke or death. Making simple lifestyle changes now may help you stay healthy in the f
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Measurement Method Healthy Living monitors measure blood pressure and pulse rate by using an oscillometric method, meaning the fluctuations in pressure are measured. Once the cuff is wrapped around the upper arm, the monitor is turned on and you begin to inflate the cuff. The inflation of the cuff creates pressure around the arter- ies inside the arm. Within the cuff is a gauge which senses the fluctuations (oscillations) in pressure. The fluctuations mea- sured are the arteries contracting
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Important information before using the unit • Blood pressure measurements should be interpreted by a physician or trained health professional who is familiar with one's medical history. By using the unit regularly and recording the results for the physician to interpret, one can keep the physician informed of the continuing trends in one's blood pressure. • Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your body to return to its normal resting state. Wrap the cuff snug around your upper arm
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Important information before using the unit If taking multiple measurements, please allow 10 minutes • between measurements. This will allow your blood ves- sels to return to their normal state. If you have consumed beverages containing caffeine or • have smoked, please allow 30 - 45 minutes before taking your measurement. Do not place the cuff over a jacket or • SYS. mmHg sweater sleeve; it must be wrapped DIA. mmHg PULSE /MIN. around your exposed upper arm. START STOP Keep in mind that blood
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Main Unit and Accessories Main Unit Memory (See page 15 for button descriptions of screen Mode icons.) button Connector Set Cuff tube button Start/Stop button Cuff Air release knob Inflation bulb Accessories • One 3V CR2032 Battery • 9 " ~ 13 " Regular Cuff Main Unit and Accessories 12
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Special Features Heart Sense The Heart Sense Inflation System senses your blood pressure before the measurement is com- plete, signaling the monitor to adjust the air pres- sure amount. The result is a quick, comfortable measurement each time you check your blood pressure. Easy to Hold Monitor This compact monitor puts tracking your health in your hands. Memory Feature Your Healthy Living Manual Inflate Monitor holds up to 99 read- ings and will also average all the readings in memory! Tim
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Special Conditions All Healthy Living BPMs are safe and accurate to use with arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation. We recommend, however, that if you have these conditions or any other special conditions you should check with your physician before using your Healthy Living BPM. Battery Installation Locate the battery cover on the backside of the monitor face. Using a coin or similar object, twist the latch in the direction of the arrow. Once the la
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Digital Display Symbols Mesurement Reading Screen Month /Date Hour /Minute Error Symbol Inflation /Depress Systolic Rate Symbol Blood Pressure Unit Memory Set Diastolic Rate Pulse Rate Pulse Symbol Low Battery Display Digital Display Symbols 15
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Setting Date and Time a. Press "MODE" button ("month" starts flashing) Press the set button to set and adjust the correct month (1, 2, 3 ....12) b. Press "MODE" button again ("date" starts flashing) Press the set button to set and adjust the correct date c. Press "MODE" button again ("hour" starts flashing) Press the set button button to set and adjust the correct hour in 12-hour format. A "PM" will appear for PM and disappear for AM. d. Press "MODE" button again ("minute" starts flashing) Pre
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Applying the Cuff •Insert the Cuff Plug into the Cuff Plug Jack on the Monitor. •Pull the Velcro tab so the cuff is laying flat with the Velcro facing up at you. •Pull the cuff to the left of the metal ring to form an opening for your arm. • Put your left arm through the cuff loop. The bottom of the cuff should be approx. 0.5 inch above your elbow. The cuff tube should run along the center of your arm towards your upturned palm. •If the cuff is properly positioned the tube should
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Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement 1.Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet flat on the floor, you are ready to take a measurement. 2.Holding the pump bulb in your hand, press the START/STOP button, the " " icon will appear. This tells you to release any trapped air in the cuff by pressing and holding the air release knob just above the bulb. * will appear and 4 beeps will sound if the air is not released before pumping. The cuff must
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Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement *If the bulb symbol again begins to flash, that is an indication that more air is needed and you should resume pumping until the flashing stops. 6.As the monitor determines your blood pressure, numbers will appear and change on the display screen until your reading is complete. 7.When your measurement is complete the Inflation " " icon will appear. This is your signal to deflate the cuff by depressing the Air Release knob. 8.The proce
