BV 20-104-014-L User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SELF-TAKING
BLOOD PRESSURE KIT
MODELS
20-104-014-L,20-104-015-L
20-105-014-L, 20-105-015-L
CAUTION: Please read all instructions before using this
instrument to take a blood pressure reading. Follow all
CAUTION STATEMENTS to avoid injury and damage. Talk to
your doctor for information about your blood pressure.

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UNIT ASSEMBLY
Lay out the parts as pictured on the next page. The cuff
should already be folded through the metal D-ring. If the
cuff is not pre-folded, lay the cuff flat in front of you. Place
the metal D-ring on your left. The stethoscope faces up.
Pull the end of the cuff through the metal bar. If you fold
the cuff correctly, the velcro material faces the outside of
the cuff loop.
4 Easy Steps
Look at the drawing to help you put the tubing on the left.
1. Attach the gauge to the tubing on the left.
2. Attach the inflation bulb to the tubing on the right.
3. Attach the single end of the Y-tubing to the
stethoscope chestpiece.
4. Attach the double end of the Y-tubing to the binaural.
UNIT ASSEMBLY
For easy assembly follow the diagram below.
Connect each component securely to avoid injury
and instrument damage.

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WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE? WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE?
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood Pressure is the force exerted on the walls of your blood
vessels as blood flows through them.
Your heart is like a pump. When it contracts, or beats,
it sends a surge of blood through the blood vessels and the
pressure increases. This is called systolic pressure.
When your heart relaxes between beats, your blood
pressure decreases. This is called diastolic pressure.
Your doctor takes both your systolic and diastolic blood
pressure. Your blood pressure is recorded in numbers. An
example would be 120/80. Blood pressure is measured in
millimeters of mercury written as mmHg.
Blood pressure varies during the day. Factors influencing
blood pressure include physical activity, medications, and
emotional and physical condition. Asingle measurement may
not provide a true picture of a personÕs blood pressure.
IMPORTANT: Consult with your doctor to find
your normal blood pressure. Only a
doctor is qualified to diagnose and treat high
blood pressure.
Heart Contracts
(Pressure Increases)
Heart Relaxes
(Pressure Decreases)
Systolic Pressure
Diastolic Pressure

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CAUTION: Make sure all components are
assembled correctly and securely. Failure to do so
may result in injury or an incorrect reading.
IMPORTANT: Consult with your doctor to find
yournormal blood pressure. Only a doctoris quali-
fied to diagnose and treat high blood pressure.
1. Make sure you are seated with your feet flat and your back
and arm supported. Rest your arm at heart level. Then re-
move tight-fitting clothing from arm. Have the person whose
blood pressure is to be taken sit quietly for at least 5 minutes
before taking a blood pressure reading.
2. Locate the brachial artery by placing two fingers one inch
above the bend of the elbow on the inside of the arm.
3. Put the left arm through the cuff loop. Place the bottom
edge of the cuff one-half inch above the elbow. Adjust the
cuff so that the stethoscope chestpiece sits on the inside of
the arm over the brachial artery.
4. The cuff should be
wrapped so that it fits
snugly and stays in
place. You should be
able to place one fin-
ger between the cuff
and arm. Make sure
the metal D-ring
does not pinch your
skin. Fasten the cuff
by folding the end of
the cuff over the D-
ring and press the
hook firmly against
the velcro material.
The stethoscope
chestpiece should be
placed over the bra-
chial artery. Adjust
the cuff as necessary.
HOW TO TAKE A READINGHOW TO TAKE A READING

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6. CAUTION: Before you put the stethoscope
binaural in your ears, make sure the eartips
are securely fastened to the binaural. Insert
the eartips into your ears. Remove eartips from ears when
adjusting the metal binaural for comfort.
8. Inflate the cuff. Rapidly squeeze the inflation bulb.
Inflate the cuff until the gauge reaches approximately
20-30 mmHg ABOVE known SYSTOLIC
reading. If you are unsure or do not know
the normal SYSTOLIC blood pressure
consult the doctor for the correct infla-
tion level.
CAUTION:Do not inflate the
cuff above 280 mmHg. You
may injure the individual or
damage the instrument.
5. Rest the arm on a table.
The arm should be relaxed.
Place the palm upward.
Assure the cuff is at the same
level as the heart.
HOW TO TAKE A READING HOW TO TAKE A READING
7. Clip the gauge to a hard
faced object (for example a
hard cover book) on the table
in front of you. Hold the in-
flation bulb in your hand.
Close the air release valve at-
tached to the inflation bulb by
turning it clockwise.
9. Slowly open the air release
valve by turning it counter-
clockwise. Release the air at
rate of 2-4 mmHg per second.
10. Listen carefully for the ap-
pearance of sounds, watching
the gauge needle. The first
sound heard is the SYSTOLIC
blood pressure reading.