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WRIST
Owner’s Manual
for model:
BW-325S
Wrist Blood Pressure
Monitor with Heart Sense
Made in Taiwan
105 Challenger Road, 6th Floor
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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Large digital display panel
• Measures pulse
www. SAMSUNGHealthyLiving.com
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Memory stores 48 measurements
• Automatic power off
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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 purposes and this manual and product are not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein or this product for diagnosing or treating a health problem, disease, or prescribing
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In This Manual Healthy Living Healthy Living _________________________________3-4 This blood pressure monitor is the first step to living a healthier Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure________5-8 life. But monitoring your blood pressure at home is just the beginning, it's also important to: Intended Use of Healthy Living Blood Pressure Monitors ____8 Measurement Method _____________________________9 STAY ACTIVE Start out by taking just a short walk each Main Unit ___________________
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Commonly Asked Questions Healthy Living About Blood Pressure STAY POSITIVE A healthy mind goes hand in hand with Why Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure At Home? a healthy body. Daily relaxation techniques such as meditation By monitoring at home, you can manage your health in between and gentle yoga may be just what you need to alleviate unwanted doctor visits. Home monitoring also provides you with a record of stress from your life. Keep your mind focused on the positive things blood pressure
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Commonly Asked Questions Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure About Blood Pressure When the heart contracts it sends blood out into Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate? the body. This pressure is referred to as systolic. Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart it is in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In addition to The pressure that is created as the heart pulls blood back these natural changes there are other factors that may affect blood through
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Commonly Asked Questions Measurement Method About Blood Pressure this mystery that hypertension has been named “the silent killer.” Healthy Living monitors measure blood pressure and pulse by Don’t let it sneak up on you! Start monitoring your blood pressure using what’s called an oscillometric method, meaning they mea- every day with your new Healthy Living monitor. sure the fluctuations in pressure. This is done by first wrapping a fitted cuff around the upper arm (or wrist, depending on t
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Special Features Main Unit Main Unit Heart Sense Time Date The Heart Sense Inflation system senses your blood pressure before the measurement is complete - the monitor then Systolic adjusts the air pressure amount according to your individual level. The results are quick, com- Diastolic fortable measurements each time you check your blood pressure. Pulse Noise Control System A unique and Healthy Living exclusive low-noise, rolling motor Start/Stop button pump allows our monitors to offer qu
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Accuracy Digital Display Symbols Month/Date Hour/Minute Healthy Living monitors have been clinically tested against a scientific device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the P.M./A.M. Display gold standard in blood pressure measurement. All Healthy Living Replace Battery Systolic Display monitors have performed equivalent to measurements taken Error Symbol Diastolic Display with this scientific device and are within the accuracy limits pre- Measuring Symbol Flashes During Measurement scri
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Important Reminders Selecting the Time and Date Your Healthy Living monitor will keep track of the time, month, Follow your doctor’s advice on how and when to take your and day unless the batteries have run down or are removed from blood pressure. Here are some important hints: the monitor. To set the time simply press the "MODE" button. The month will Before Taking A Measurement begin to flash. Press the "SET" button until the correct month Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow y
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Applying The Cuff Important Reminders While Taking A Measurement, con’t •Before you put the cuff on your wrist make certain that you are When taking multiple measurements right after each other, ✓ not wearing a thick coat or make sure you wait at least 10 minutes in between. Waiting sweater. allows your blood vessels to return to their normal state. Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor. ✓ •If you are wearing a long sleeved Do not touch the cuff or monitor at any time
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Taking a Blood Pressure Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement Measurement • Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your •When your measurement is complete, the monitor will deflate feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement. automatically, releasing the air pressure in the cuff. • To take a measurement, press •The entire measurement process should "START/STOP" button. The monitor will automatically inflate to take less than a minute. Once measurement 195mmHg
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Taking Care of Your Troubleshooting Blood Pressure Monitor It’s important to treat your monitor with care. Here are some Error/Symbol What Does It Mean? How To Fix It common sense tips: Monitor may have been Read page 17 (Applying inflated without the cuff The Cuff). Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight, high humidity, and ✓ around the wrist Or extreme temperature changes. Cuff may not be posi- tioned correctly on the ✓ Try not to drop it on the floor. wrist. Do not take the monitor or the c
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Troubleshooting Five Year Limited Warranty Samsung America, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace your monitor, includ- Error/Symbol What Does It Mean? How To Fix It ing the cuff, with the same or comparable model free of charge (except you You have been ignoring Replace with 2 new "AAA" must pay for shipping charges set forth below) for a period of (5) five years from the flashing replace batteries. Make sure the the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workm
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Five Year Limited Warranty Specifications OR INSTRUCTION OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING Model BW-325S OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Monitor Type Wrist cuff ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERI- Measurement Method Oscillometric OD SET FORTH ABOVE. Manufacturer and Distributor assume no responsibility Display Liquid crystal digital display for injuries, damages
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Blood Pressure Diary Blood Pressure Diary Date Time Systolic/Diastolic Pulse Date Time Systolic/Diastolic Pulse / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Blood Pressure Diary Blood Pressure Diary 26 27
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Blood Pressure Diary Blood Pressure Diary Date Time Systolic/Diastolic Pulse Date Time Systolic/Diastolic Pulse / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Blood Pressure Diary Blood Pressure Diary 28 29
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Aviso importante/Invalidación Blood Pressure Diary médica Date Time Systolic/Diastolic Pulse Antes de utilizar su tensiometro arterial, debe leer y com- prender todas las instrucciones y atender a todos los / avisos. / / La información contenida en este manual y producto no / sirve como sustituto a los consejos ofrecidos por su médico de cabecera o por otros profesionales médicos. / No debe utilizar esta información o este producto como / medio de diagnóstico, para tratar un problema de salud o
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En este manual Healthy Living Healthy Living _________________________________3-4 Este medidor de presión arterial es el primer paso a una vida sana. Preguntas más Frecuentes Sobre la Presión Arterial_______5-8 Sin embargo, el control de su presión arterial en casa es sólo el primer paso para una vida sana. También en importante: Propósito del Uso ________________________________8 Método de Medición ______________________________9 PERMANECER ACTIVO. Comience con un corto Unidad Principal_______
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Preguntas más Frecuentes Healthy Living Sobre la Presión Arterial SEA POSITIVO. Una mente sana está íntimamente ligada a ¿Por qué medir mi presión arterial en casa? un cuerpo sano. Las técnicas de relajación diaria como la meditación Al comprobar su presión arterial en casa, puede controlar su y el yoga pueden ser lo que necesite para aliviar el estrés diario. salud entre las visitas al médico. La medición en casa también Centre su mente hacia las cosas positivas de la vida y antes de que se le
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Preguntas más Frecuentes Preguntas más Frecuentes Sobre la Presión Arterial Sobre la Presión Arterial Cuando el corazón se contrae, expulsa la sangre hacia ¿Por qué varía mi presión arterial? el cuerpo. Esta presión se denomi- Puesto que la presión arterial cambia con cada latido del na sistólica. corazón, varía constantemente a lo largo de un día. Además de estos cambios naturales, existen otros factores que pueden La presión creada cuando el afectar a la presión arterial como: corazón recibe l
