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UA705 6/3/05 12:46 PM Page 1
ADVANCED MANUAL INFLATE
Blood Pressure Monitor
Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-705
English • Français • Español
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UA705 6/3/05 12:46 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this important information before using your monitor. Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to inter- pret 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 pre- scribing or adjusting medications. Consult your physician i
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UA705 6/3/05 12:46 PM Page 4 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 pres- sure regimen. Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovas- cular health and prevent the serious consequences associated
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 HOW UA-705 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 ? BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6 — E-8 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 6 WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN ? Display Condition/Cause Recommended Symbol Action The symbol shown while measure- Measurement is in progress, remain ment is in progress. It blinks while as still as possible. detecting the pulse. An irregular heartbeat or body move- Take measurement again and con- ment may have occurred. Refer to sult with your physician. page E-9 for more information on irregular heartbeats. Previous measurement stored in MEMORY. The battery power ind
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 7 MONITOR COMPONENTS ? ARM CUFF PROPER FIT RANGE INDEX MARK AIR HOSE DISPLAY AIR SOCKET AIR CONNECTOR PLUG EXHAUST START BUTTON RUBBER BULB BATTERY COVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT AA BATTERY LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966 E-3 ?
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 8 HOW UA-705 WORKS ? ® LifeSource blood pressure monitors are easy to use, accurate and digitally display full measurement readouts. Our technology is based on the “oscillo- metric 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 c
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 9 SELECTING THE CORRECT 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. RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT ARMSIZE CUFF SI
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 10 en 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 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. Now you are ready. Follow
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 11 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 5. Press the START button. Your average blood pressure reading will appear with the number of measurements stored in memory (i.e. A25 = total of 25 measurements stored in memory) and a flashing symbol, indicating that monitor is ready for measurement. NOTE: If the symbol is displayed, the cuff has some air trapped in it. Press the exhaust valve button until the symbol is displayed. You may have to press on the cuff while h
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 12 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 8. When the correct pressurization has been reached, the automatic exhaust mechanism will gradually reduce the pressure in the cuff. Sit quietly during measurement. The ❤ symbol will blink with your pulse beat. NOTE: Exhaust rate cannot be adjusted during measurement. If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press the exhaust valve to release the pres- sure in the cuff. 9. After you see the measurement results displayed on the scr
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 13 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT The UA-705 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
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 14 ABOUT AVERAGE READING Le UA-705 fournit une lecture moyenne de la tension artérielle selon les mesures totales enregistrées dans la mémoire. Pendant la prise d'une mesure, la lecture moyenne de la ten- sion artérielle apparaîtra et le nombre de mesures enregistrées dans la mémoire clignotera plusieurs fois avant que le brassard commence à gonfler. La lecture moyenne apparaîtra briève- ment lors de la récupération des mesures de la mémoire. AVERAGE NUMBER OF MEAS
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 15 ABOUT MEMORY The UA-705 automatically stores up to 30 blood pressure and pulse measure- ments 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 the
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 16 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 significant
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 17 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 con- sideration and may affect these figures. Consult with your physician for an accurate assessment. JNC7 Classification Table – for Adults within the U.S. BP Classification Sy
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 18 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, hyperte
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 19 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 ta
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 20 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 meas- urements that you can use to compare against future readings. To build this baseline measurement, devote two weeks for consistent blood pressure moni- toring. This involves doing every
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UA705 6/3/05 12:47 PM Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Corrective action Nothing appears in Battery is drained. Replace battery with new one. the display, after Alkaline battery pressing the START recommended. button. Battery terminals are not in Reinstall the battery with neg- the correct position. ative and positive terminals matching those indicated in the battery compartment. Battery voltage is too low. Replace battery with new The cuff does not Low battery symbol blinks. on
