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Blood Pressure Monitor
LifeLine®Kärdio
Model: AI-K118A
Automatic Upper Arm Style
Instruction Manual
This manual contains important
information for the correct and safe use
of the LifeLine®Kärdio Blood pressure
Monitor. Before using, please read through
this instruction manual carefully.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. If you do
not understand any portion of these instructions, contact the
Airssential Customer Care Centre on [phone].
For further questions on Blood pressure and its measurement,
please contact your doctor.
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3
Statement of Intended Use................................................................ 3
Important Information about Self-Measurement ............................... 4
Electromagnetic Interference ............................................................ 4
Blood Pressure Measurement......................................................................... 5
How does Blood Pressure Arise? ...................................................... 5
Normal Blood Pressure Values .......................................................... 5
Preparing the Blood Pressure Monitor for Use ............................................... 7
Blood Pressure Monitor Parts............................................................ 7
Unpacking Your Blood Pressure Monitor ...........................................8
Installing Batteries ............................................................................. 8
Using the AC Adaptor........................................................................ 8
User Selection.................................................................................... 9
Setting the Time and Date ..................................................................9
The Measurement Procedure.........................................................................10
Before Starting..................................................................................10
Sources of Measurement Error.........................................................10
Applying the Cuff ..............................................................................11
Measuring Procedure........................................................................12
Discontinuing a Measurement ..........................................................15
Memory - Storage and Recall of Measurements..............................15
Memory– Deletion of Measurements................................................16
Irregular Heartbeat Indicators and Atrial Fibrillation Detection ......................16
Error Messages and Possible Malfunctions ..................................................17
Possible Malfunctions and Their Remedy ........................................18
Care, Maintenance and Disposal ...................................................................18
Device Certification ........................................................................................19
Symbols used in this Manual .........................................................................20
Warranty and Service .....................................................................................20
Technical Specifications.................................................................................21
Manufacturer’s Declaration ............................................................................22
Bibliography ...................................................................................................25
Blood Pressure Diary......................................................................................26

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LifeLine®Kärdio Blood Pressure Monitor
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase. The LifeLine®Kärdio Blood Pressure Monitor
AI-K118A is a fully automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device for use on
the upper arm. This monitor enables fast and reliable measurement of systolic
and diastolic blood pressure and the pulse rate.
This device offers clinically tested measurement protocols and very high accuracy.
The monitor has been designed to be patient-friendly to use. The device has
numerous features including:
• Cuffplacementandttingindicator
• Armmovementindicator
• WHOTrafclighthypertensionclassication.
• Adjustabletimeanddatedisplay
• Sophisticatedmeasurementalgorithm includingAtrialFibrillation(AFIB)
and Irregular Heartbeat detection technology (IHB)
• Backlitscreenwithhighvisibilityreadout
• 2userx120datamemory
• ACandDCpoweroptionsprovided
The measurement algorithm of the LifeLine®Kärdio Blood Pressure Monitor is
clinically proven accurate and validated to within the following limits prescribed
by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI criteria), for Electronic or
Automated Sphygmomanometers1:
• bloodpressure: within+/-3mmHgor2%ofreading
• pulserate:  within+/-5%ofreading
Statement of Intended Use
This device uses the oscillometric method to automatically measure systolic and
diastolic blood pressure together with the heart rate and is suitable for use by the
majorityofadultsforself-monitoringofbloodpressure.Thisinstrumentmaynot
be used for any purpose not described in this manual.
This device is unsuitable for use on neonates, pre-eclamptic, pregnant or
unconscious persons. Consult your doctor before using a digital blood pressure
monitor if you have suffered a stroke, circulatory disorders, diabetes, liver
disease, severe hypertension, arrhythmia or kidney problems as these conditions
can influence blood pressure measurements.

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WARNING
Important Information about Self-Measurement
• Replacement of original parts with generic components may result in
measurement errors. Blood pressure cuffs should only be replaced by
compatible LifeLine cuffs.
• Duringmeasurements,ensurethecuff’stubingisnotkinkedtoavoida
possiblepatientinjuryormeasurementinaccuracy.
• Veryfrequentmeasurementscancausepatientinjuryduetocontinued
blood flow restriction.
• Donotapplyandinatethebloodpressurecuff:
• overawoundasthismayexacerbatetheinjury.
• on any limb where intravascular therapy or an arteriovenous (A-V)
shunt is present, as the temporary interference with blood flow and
mayresultinpatientinjury.
• onthearmonthesideofamastectomy
• Cuff ination can temporarily cause loss of function of simultaneously
used monitoring equipment when applied on the same limb.
• Ensureoperationofthisdevicedoesnotcauseprolongedrestrictionof
the patient’s blood circulation.
• Thisdeviceisnotintendedtobeusedinnearproximityofhighfrequency
(HF) surgical equipment.
• Thepulsedisplayonthisdeviceisunsuitableforcheckingthefrequency
of heart pacemakers.
• In cases of cardiac irregularity (Arrhythmia), measurements made with
this instrument should be evaluated in consultation with your doctor.
• Self-measurement of blood pressure means control, not diagnosis or
treatment. Unusual values must always be discussed with your doctor.
Never use the results of your measurements to independently alter
the doses of medication prescribed by your doctor.
Electromagnetic Interference
The device is a Microcomputer and contains sensitive electronic components.
Therefore, avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the close vicinity of
the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens, etc.) to avoid temporary
impairment of measuring accuracy.

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LifeLine®Kärdio Blood Pressure Monitor
Blood Pressure Measurement
How does Blood Pressure Arise?
Blood pressure is determined in a part of the brain, referred to as the circulatory
centre which adapts blood pressure to the respective situation via feedback from
the nervous system.
Bloodpressureissubsequentlyadjustedbythecirculatorycentrebyalteringthe
heart rate (Pulse), its strength and the diameter of circulatory blood vessels by
fine muscles in the blood vessel walls.
The level of arterial blood pressure changes with heart activity. When blood is
expelledfromtheheartandintothebody,thebloodpressurevalueisatitsmaximum
and denoted as the systolic blood pressure (SBP). After the ejection of blood is
completed the heart begins a rest period known as Diastole where blood pressure
is at its lowest value and denoted as the diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Blood
pressure values must lie within a normal range to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Normal Blood Pressure Values
Blood pressure is too high, if at rest, the diastolic pressure is above 90mmHg
and/orthesystolicbloodpressureisover160mmHg.Pleaseconsultwithyour
doctor as continuing high values endanger human health due to the progressive
damage caused to the blood vessels in the body.
Ifthesystolicbloodpressurevaluesliebetween140mmHgand160mmHgand/or
the diastolic blood pressure values lie between 90mmHg and 100mmHg, please
consult your doctor.
Withbloodpressurevaluesaretoolow,i.e.systolicvaluesunder100mmHgand/
or diastolic values under 60 mmHg, consult your doctor. Even with normal blood
pressure values, regular self-monitoring of blood pressure is recommended to
allow early detection of changes in blood pressure values and provide time to
address all medical issues appropriately.
If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, keep
a record of your blood pressure by performing regular self-measurements at
specific times of the day. Show these values to your doctor.