alvita Plus User manual

0473
ALV263
2011
The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, England
Alvita® UK, 43 Cox Lane, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1SN
Alvita® Kundenservice Deutschland, Telefon [phone]
Blood Pressure Arm Monitor – Plus
Fully Automatic
Comfort Inflation Technology
Hypertension Risk Indicator
Irregular Heartbeat Detector
60 x 2 users
Average Reading for last 3 Memories
Date/Time Function
Blood Pressure Measurement Reminder Function
Oberarm-Blutdruckmessgerät – Plus
Vollautomatisch
Bequemes Aufpumpen
Anzeige des Bluthochdruckrisikos
Arrhythmie-Sensor
Je 60 Speicherplätze für 2 Benutzer
Mittelwert der letzten 3 Messungen
Anzeige von Datum/Uhrzeit
Erinnerungsfunktion für
das Blutdruckmessen

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Contents:
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3
About Blood Pressure ...............................................................................3-5
Blood Pressure Standard ............................................................................. 5
Blood Pressure Fluctuation .......................................................................... 6
Features of the device
Parts Identification ....................................................................................... 6
LCD Display & Symbols ............................................................................... 7
Hypertension Risk Indicator .......................................................................... 8
Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Detector ................................................................. 8
Comfort Inflation Technology ........................................................................ 9
How to Use:
Installing Batteries ....................................................................................... 9
Applying the Cuff ..................................................................................10-12
Measurement Procedures .....................................................................13-15
Recalling Results from Memory .................................................................. 16
Clearing Results from Memory ................................................................... 17
How to Adjust the Date and Time ................................................................ 17
Blood Pressure Measurement Reminder ................................................18-19
Technical Data:
Possible faults, causes and rectification ...................................................... 20
Cautionary Notes ....................................................................................... 21
Guarantee ................................................................................................. 22
Specifications ........................................................................................... 22
Blood Pressure Log ..............................................................................23-24
EMC guidance and manufacturer’s declaration .......................................25-27
Introduction
What is blood pressure?
Your heart acts as a pump to circulate blood around your body and help supply it with
oxygen. Blood pressure is the force needed for the heart to push blood through the
arteries. The highest pressure in this cycle is when the heart contracts, this is called
the SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE. Between contractions, the heart relaxes and blood
flows into it since it is at its lowest pressure, which is called DIASTOLIC BLOOD
PRESSURE.
Both blood pressure readings, the systolic and diastolic, are necessary to enable a
doctor to evaluate the status of a patient’s blood pressure.
Many factors such as physical activity, anxiety, or simply the time of day, can influence your blood
pressure.
Drinking caffeine (in tea or coffee) can also temporarily raise your blood pressure, as can the
nicotine in cigarettes.
Blood pressure can also follow a daily pattern, varying from minute to minute and typically
being at its lowest while we are asleep.
These variations are even more pronounced in patients with high blood pressure.
Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) and measurements are written
with the systolic pressure before the diastolic e.g. a blood pressure written as 120/80 is
referred to as 120 over 80.
High Blood Pressure
The discovery that you have high blood pressure is more often than not a chance
finding.
People with high blood pressure usually feel well and there may be no external signs or
symptoms of the condition – unless the blood pressure has been high for some time or
complications have occurred. Such complications may affect the heart, kidney, brain and other
important organs. They may bring on ill health and affect your enjoyment of life. It is because
of these complications, rather than the high blood pressure itself, that this condition is taken so
seriously today.
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It is important to remember that the higher your blood pressure the higher the risk of heart
disease or stroke.
High blood pressure is sometimes referred to as raised blood pressure, elevated blood pressure
or hypertension.
Some people with this condition may require long-term drug treatment, usually in the form of
tablets. However, others can lower their blood pressure by other means, such as changing their
diet and/or lifestyle.
What causes high blood pressure?
Blood pressure is only classed as high if it does not go down when you rest.
Permanently raised blood pressure can be caused by several factors and is linked to other
medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. Your blood pressure is
affected by your lifestyle and important contributing factors are:
• Being overweight
• Having a high cholesterol level
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Eating too much salt
• Not eating enough fruit and vegetables
• Not exercising enough
Smoking also increases the risks associated with high blood pressure.
Pulse Rate
This blood pressure monitor also measures your pulse rate. Your pulse reflects your heart rate
and is measured in terms of the numbers of beats per minute. Pulse rate varies from minute to
minute, and is affected by many things, including exercise, stress, anxiety, certain medicines and
some foods. Pulse rate is normally between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
Why is it beneficial to measure your blood pressure at home?
Monitoring your blood pressure at home gives you the advantage of taking blood pressure
measurements at fixed times of the day, in familiar surroundings, without external influences.
As a variety of conditions affect blood pressure, a single measurement is not sufficient for an
accurate diagnosis. Home monitoring enables readings to be taken over the course of weeks
and helps to identify an ongoing trend.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USE
Blood pressure measurements should be interpreted by a doctor or trained health
professional who is familiar with your medical history.
When measuring your own blood pressure there are some basic rules to follow. These are easy
to learn and so applying them at home will quickly become a routine.
As much as possible, conditions before and during measurement should always be the same.
Therefore, choose the same time of day to measure your blood pressure.
It is also important that your bladder is empty before taking a measurement, as a full bladder may
increase the reading.
Although such cases are rare, for people having an extremely weak or irregular pulse, error
readings may result which prevent proper measurement. If extreme differences are found in
blood pressure readings over a period, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Blood Pressure Standard
The United States National High Blood Pressure
Education Program Coordinating Committee
has developed a blood pressure standard,
according to which areas of low and high-risk
blood pressure are identified. This standard is a
general guideline as individual’s blood pressure
varies among different people and different age
groups.
This blood pressure classification is based
on historical data, and may not be directly
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Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Blood pressure changes over the month and even throughout the day. It is also influenced by
season and temperature.
For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure, keeping long-term records is
recommended. Please use the blood pressure log in the back of this manual for recording and
tracking crucial information: date, time, blood pressure, pulse rate and body condition etc.
Parts Identification
LCD Display
Enter key
Arm Cuff
LCD Display
User-Switching Key
ON/OFF/START Key
Memory Key
Air Tube and
Connector Battery Cover
(Located on back
of unit)
4“AA”(R06) size,
1.5V batteries.
Mode-Switching Key
Hypertension
Risk Indicator
Memory Zones
Weak Battery Symbol
Systolic Pressure
Diastolic Pressure
Pulse Rate
Pulse Symbol
Symbols
Irregular Heartbeat (IHB)
Detector
Hypertension Risk Indicator: This compares the blood pressure measurement
against preset guidelines to give general guidance on the risk of hypertension.
Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Detector: This symbol signifies that an irregular
heartbeat was detected.
Memory Zone 1: Appears when the device is operated in memory zone 1.
Memory Zone 2: Appears when the device is operated in memory zone 2.
Pulse Symbol: This shows the pulse rate per minute.
Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when the batteries should be replaced.
Blood Pressure Measurement Reminder Symbol:
This appears on the LCD display once the reminder function has been activated.
Memory Average: Displays average of the last 3 readings.
Memory Symbol: Shows the memory reading number.
Date/Time
Indicator
Blood Pressure (BP)
Measurement
Reminder Symbol
Memory Average
Memory Symbol

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Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) Detector
This device is equipped with an Irregular Heartbeat
(IHB) Detector, which detects an irregular heartbeat. If
you see this symbol frequently, you should discuss with
your doctor.
Hypertension Risk Indicator
The United States National High Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating Committee
has developed a blood pressure standard, which classifies blood pressure ranges into 4 risk
stages:
Normal / Suspected Pre-Hypertension /Suspected Stage 1 Hypertension / Suspected Stage 2
Hypertension. This device is equipped with an indicator, which gives a guide to the assumed
risk level after each blood pressure measurement. It is important that you consult with your
doctor regularly. Your doctor will advise you of your personal blood pressure range as well as the
point at which you will be considered at risk.
Suspected Stage 2 Hypertension
Suspected Stage 1 Hypertension
Suspected Pre-Hypertension
Normal (No Symbol)
Comfort Inflation Technology
This device uses the oscillometric method to detect your blood pressure. It will determine
the appropriate inflation level based on pressure oscillations and will only inflate as high as
necessary, providing greater comfort.
Installing batteries
1. The device requires 4 x AA (LR6) alkaline 1.5V batteries
2. When replacing batteries, ensure all 4 are replaced at
the same time.
3. Ensure that the batteries are all fitted the right way
around, observing the + and - signs on the
battery compartment.
4. Remove the batteries if the device is not intended
to be used for extended periods.
Replace the batteries when:
1. The low battery symbol appears on the display.
2. The ON/OFF/START key is pressed and nothing appears on the display.