Braun PrecisionSensor BP 2550 User manual

Type 6 053
BP 2550 Cover-16.02.2000
KURTZ DESIGN
mem
I/O
PrecisionSensorTM
BP2550
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English 4
Français 14
Español 24
Internet:
www.braun.com
6-053-008/02/VIII-01
USA/CDN/MEX
Printed in Germany
Imprimé en Allemagne
Impreso en Alemania
Braun Infoline
Thank you for purchasing a Braun product.
We hope you are completely satisfied with
your new Braun PrecisionSensor™.
If you have any questions, please call:
1-888-848-2572
Merci d'avoir acheté un produit Braun.
Nous espérons que votre nouveau Braun
PrecisionSensor™ vous donnera toute
satisfaction.
En cas de questions, veuillez téléphoner au :
1-888-848-2572
Gracias por comprar un producto Braun.
Esperamos que se encuentre completamente
satisfecho con su nuevo PrecisionSensor™.
Si Ud. tiene preguntas, por favor llame al:
Cd. de México 01-800-53-87-19-41
Interior del pais 01-800-55-08-58-00
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English
BraunPrecisionSensor™ isablood pressure monitorthat has
been developed for easy and accurate blood pressure
measurements at the wrist.
Themeasuringaccuracy of the producthasbeentestedat the
time of manufacture.
Blood pressure monitors should always be positioned at an
appropriate measuring position close to the heart for reliable
measurements.
The Braun PrecisionSensor™ has an active positioning
system that guides your arm via arrows on its display to the
medically recommended measuring position close to the
heart.
However, to ensure accurate results,
carefully read these instructions.
What you should know about blood pressure
Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day.
It rises sharply in the early morning and declines during
the late morning. Blood pressure rises again in the afternoon
and finally drops to a low level at night. That is why readings
can fluctuate when taken at different times of the day.
Blood pressure readings from a healthy 31 year old male,
measured at 5 minute intervals
SYS
mm HG 140
120
100
60
65h12 18 0
80
DIA
mm HG
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Blood pressure measured in a doctor’s office provides only a
momentary value. Repeated measurements at home may be
useful when monitoring one’s actual blood pressure values.
Many people may have a different blood pressure reading
when they measure at home, because they tend to be more
relaxed than when in the doctor‘s office.
Regular blood pressure measurements taken at home may
provide your doctor with useful information on your
«everyday» values.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has set up the
following standard blood pressure values when measured at
resting pulse.
Important
• This product is intended for household use only.
Keep product and batteries away from children.
• People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, vascular constriction, arterio-
sclerosis in extremeties, diabetes or users of cardiac pacemakers should
consult their doctor before measuring their blood pressure themselves,
because deviations in blood pressure values may occur in such cases.
• The active positioning system was developed based on anthropological
studies conducted in Europe and is applicable for populations with
comparable conditions. The system guides the user for repeatable
measuring positions.
• Ifyou are undermedicaltreatment or receivingmedication,please consult
your doctor.
• The use of this blood pressure monitor is not intended as a substitute for
consultation with your doctor.
• Do not spill liquids on this device.
Blood pressure
(mm Hg)
SYS = systolic
= upper value
DIA = diastolic
= lower value
Normal
values
up to 140
up to 90
Mild
hypertension
140 – 180
90 – 110
Severe
hypertension
over 180
over 110
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Product description
A Display (LCD)
B Memory button
C I/0 (on/off) button
D Select button (date, time, position sensor,
average mode)
E Battery compartment
F Battery compartment cover
G Cuff
Inserting batteries
• Use only alkaline batteries of the type LR 03 (AAA)
(e.g. Duracell-Ultra) as supplied with this product.
• Remove the battery cover (F) and insert two
batteries with correct polarity (see symbol in the
battery compartment (E)).
• New batteries (e.g. Duracell-Ultra) will provide
approximately 300 measurements.
• Only discard dead batteries. They should not
be disposed of in household waste, but at
appropriate collection sites.
Key rules for accurate
blood pressure measurement
• Always take readings at the same time of day,
ideally in the morning, under the same conditions.
• Wait at least 30 minutes after smoking or after
coffee or tea consumption before measuring.
• While taking a measurement, sit down, relax,
keep still, do not move or speak.
• Hold the monitor at heart level.
• Wait at least 3 minutes before repeating
a measurement.
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Measuring
For blood pressure measurements at the wrist an
appropriate measuring position close to heart
level is essential for accurate results.
1. Fasten the monitor on your left arm on top of the
slim side of your forearm (see illustration). Make
sure the cuff (G) fits tight.
Press the I/0 button (C). For the first few seconds,
the display (A) shows time/date and the memory
setting.
2. Takethemeasuringpositionasshown.Yourarms
should remain close to your body. Make sure the
monitor is approximately at heart level.
3a.Whenthemonitorisat the appropriate measuring
level, an acoustic signal will sound and the
display will show a heart symbol. Both indicate
thatyou have reached theappropriatemeasuring
position. The measurement now starts
automatically.
3b. If you have not assumed the appropriate
measuring position right away, the monitor will
guide you via an arrow on the display. Your arms
should remain close to your body, resting
comfortably. Move your forearm up or down
(see illustration) in the direction of the arrow, until
a signal sounds and the heart symbol appears.
Once you have reached an appropriate
measuring position the measurement will start
automatically.
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When the measurement is complete, an acoustic
signal will sound again, and the reading will be
displayed.
Upper (systolic) value
Lower (diastolic) value
Pulse
Important
15 seconds after switching on the device the
measuring process will begin automatically, even if
the appropriate measuring position has not been
reached.
If at any time you want to discontinue the
measurement, press the I/0 button.
Memory
Depending on your memory setting, your blood
pressure monitor can store readings separately for
up to two users («a» or «b»). After you have turned
on the monitor, the display shows in the lower right
corner
memory for user «a»,
memory for user «b» or
measuring without saving to memory «–».
Changing the memory setting
Turn on the monitor. Press the memory button (B),
until the display shows the memory setting you want
(«a», «b« or «–»). If you do not want to take a
measurement now, turn the monitor off.
If you have chosen memory «a» or «b», readings will
be saved automatically after each measurement.
Each memory «a» or «b» can hold up to 30 readings.
Recalling stored readings
To recall stored readings, press the memory button.
Repeatedly pressing the memory button will call up
one by one all stored readings (including time and
date). The number in the upper left corner of the
display gives the memory position (01 being the
oldest, 30 the most recent) and user «a» or «b».
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Holding down the memory button for more than a
secondwilltakeyoufrommemory «a» to «b» or back.
Turning off the product
Press the I/0 button to turn the product off.
Otherwisethe product willturnoff automatically after
2 minutes.
Pre-settings
You can adjust some of the settings of your blood
pressure monitor. You probably will not wish to
change settings often. Therefore the necessary
select button (D) is placed underneath the battery
compartment cover.
First turn off the product. Keep the select button
pressed, until an acoustic signal sounds. The display
shows an image of all modes: time/date, position
sensor, statistics mode (see below).
If you have made changes and wish to save them,
press the memory button. If you want the pre-
settings to remain unchanged, keep pressing the
select button until the display goes out, or simply
wait 2 minutes.
Setting the time
Repeatedly press the select button briefly until the
hour in the time/date line is flashing. With the I/0
button you can change the hour. Briefly pressing the
select button takes you to minute, day or month,
which you can each change with the I/0 button.
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Activating/de-activating the active positioning
system
Repeatedly press the select button briefly until the
«OK» next to symbol of the position sensor « » is
flashing. With the I/0 button you can now switch
from «OK» (activated) to «–» (de-activated).
Activating/de-activating the statistics mode
Repeatedly press the select button briefly until the
present status of the statistics mode is flashing. With
the I/0 button you can now switch from «OK»
(activated) to «–» (de-activated).
If the statistics mode is activated («Ø»), it can be
called up with the memory button (monitor must
be turned off before). It will display a graphic
comparison of the most recent reading versus the
average value of all saved readings. Pressing the
memorybuttonagain will calluptheindividualstored
readings. Prolonged pressing of the memory button
will switch from memory «a» to «b» or vice versa.
Storage and cleaning
Clean the housing of the product with a damp, soft
cloth. Stains on the cuff (G) can be carefully removed
with a damp cloth. Do not wash or dry clean the cuff.
Do not store the product in a place exposed to direct
sunlight or high humidity. Do not submerge in water
and do not spill liquids on the device.
Calibration
This product has been calibrated at the time of
manufacture. If used according to the use
instructions, periodic re-calibration is not required.
If at any time you question the measuring accuracy,
please call at 1-888-848-2572.
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