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Blood Pressure Monitor
Bilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UB-521
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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 you
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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 cardiovascular health and prevent the serious consequences associated with undetected and untreate
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-2 . . . . . . . MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3 . . . . . . . . . ? HOW UB-521 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 . . . . . . . . . . BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-4 . . . . . . . . . . TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 . .- .E-6 . . WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-7
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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Display Symbol Condition/Cause Recommended Action The symbol shown while Measurement is in progress, measurement is in progress. It remain as still as possible. blinks 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-7 for more information on irregular heartbeats. Previous measurement stored in MEMORY. The battery power indicator during Replace all batteries
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MONITOR COMPONENTS DISPLAY SCREEN START BUTTON CUFF BATTERY HOLDER COVER CASE (1.5V) AAA BATTERIES DISPLAY SCREEN MEMORY PRESSURE SYSTOLIC RATING PRESSURE INDICATOR DIASTOLIC CUFF PRESSURE INFLATION METER PULSE RATE IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT HEART MARK DETECTOR BATTERY INDICATOR E-3
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HOW UB-521 WORKS ® LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate and display clear digital measurements. Our technology is based on the “oscillometric method”. The term “oscillation” refers to the measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse and is a non-invasive method to determine blood pressure. Our monitors examine the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it expands and contracts with each heartbeat against the monitor’s cuff. This monitor measures
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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 wrist. ☞ Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm ☞ to measure pressure. Do not talk during measurement. ☞ Do not cross legs. Keep your feet flat on floor during ☞ measurement. Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps: 1 . Sit
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 6. As the cuff is inflating, the will appear to indicate that the measurement is in progress. The monitor measures your blood pressure while the cuff is inflating, so remain still. Once the pulse is detected, the symbol will flash with each pulse beat. 7. When measurement is complete, the systolic and diastolic pressure and pulse rate readings are SYSTOLIC displayed. The cuff will automatically deflate DIASTOLIC completely, releasing any remaining air. PULSE 8.
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WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT The UB-521 Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement 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 average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you relax, remain still and
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ABOUT AVERAGE READING The UB-521 provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory. When taking 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 MEASUREMENTS STORED IN MEMORY ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDI
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ABOUT MEMORY The UB-521 automatically stores up to (90) blood pressure and pulse measurements in its memory. Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest. The oldest reading displays as "n01". To retrieve readings, follow these simple steps: 1. When the display screen is blank, press and hold the START button. While holding down the START button, you will see the average reading displayed first. You will then see the memory index numb
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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 Affects Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time of day, activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain activities can signifi- cantly 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 consistently 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 by
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Answers to Why Your Readings are Different Between Home and at the Doctor’s Office Why are my readings different between home and at a doctor’s office? Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting may be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is known as white coat hypertension. When I bring my monitor to a doctor’s office, why do I get a different measurement from my monitor to that taken by a doctor or nurse? The
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Establishing Baseline Measurements The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure measurement is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your monitor, it is important to establish a “baseline measurement.” This helps build a foundation of measurements that you can use to compare against future readings. To build this baseline measurement, devote two weeks for consistent blood pressure monitoring. This involves doing everything the same way when you me
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Corrective action Nothing appears Batteries are drained. Replace all batteries with in the display, new ones. Alkaline batteries even when the recommended. power is turned Battery terminals Reinstall the batteries with on. negative and positive terminals are not in the correct position. matching those indicated in the battery compartment. The cuff does not Battery voltage is Replace all batteries with inflate. too low. Low battery new ones. A
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SPECIFICATIONS Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UB-521 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oscillometric Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Digital, 9/7-mm character height, Pressure/Pulse displayed simultaneously Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 readings Measurement range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pressure: 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg Pulse: 40
