CareOne AHBPA-040 User manual

AHBPA-040
Automatic
Blood Pressure Monitor
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Recalling Values from Memory....................................... 21
Clearing Values from Memory ........................................ 21
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement........................................ 22
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning ....................................... 23
Potential for Electromagnetic
Interference...................................................................... 25
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)............................ 26
Troubleshooting............................................................... 28
Specifications .................................................................. 29
5 Year Limited Warranty .................................................. 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 4
About Blood Pressure....................................................... 6
Blood Pressure Standard.................................................. 6
How This Blood Pressure
Monitor Works.................................................................... 8
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part ............................................. 9
Display Explanations....................................................... 10
Installing Batteries .......................................................... 12
Date & Time Set Procedure............................................. 13
Using the Arm Cuff.......................................................... 14
Measurement Procedure................................................. 18
Risk Category Index ........................................................ 20

IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions should always be
followed. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings before using
this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
• Please note that this is a home healthcare product only and it is not
intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or medical
professional.
• This device uses the oscillometric method to measure systolic and
diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or
disease. Measurement results are for reference only. Consult a healthcare
professional for interpretation of blood pressure measurements. Contact
your physician if you have or suspect any medical problem. Do not
change your medications without the advice of your physician or
healthcare professional.
• This device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure
for pregnant women, individuals with irregular heartbeat, diabetes, poor
circulation of blood, kidney problems or for users who have suffered from
a stroke.
• Excessive use may result in blood flow interference, which is likely
to cause uncomfortable sensations, such as partial subcutaneous
hemorrhage, or temporary numbness to your arm. In general these
symptoms should not last long. However, if you do not recover in time,
please seek advice from a medical professional.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. Follow the
instructions in this manual and printed on the arm cuff to ensure the
appropriate size of cuff is being used.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart
pacemakers.
• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive electronic
components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct
vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These may
lead to temporary impairment of measurement accuracy.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the device (ex. power
disturbance, radio frequency interference etc.) Please use this device
indoors only.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Do not use this device on infants, children, or those who cannot express
their own intention.
• Use only 1.5V “AA” alkaline batteries for power supply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to
those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultatory
method, within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard,
Manual, electronic, or automated sphygmomanometers.
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery walls while blood
flows through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart
contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood
pressure. The pressure measured when the heart dilates with blood
flowing back into the heart is called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure.
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Among today’s various health problems, those associated with high
blood pressure are very common. High blood pressure dangerously
correlates with cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure
monitoring is important for identifying those at risk.
BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The table on page 7 contains defined levels for hypertension that are
publicly available from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute at the
U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
(http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html). Users
can compare their own blood pressure readings against these defined levels
to determine if they may be potentially at increased risk.
This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people who normally
don’t have high readings. If your numbers stay above the “normal” range
most of the time, you may be at increased risk and should consult your
physician.
Although one can easily find where their own blood pressure readings fall
on this table, this monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index that
automatically compares each reading to the defined levels and provides a
helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially
indicate increased risk. See page 20 for more information on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only intended to
assist you in using this table. The table and cues are only provided for
convenience to help you understand your non-invasive blood pressure
reading as it relates to the NIH information. They are not a substitute for a
medical examination by your physician. It is important for you to consult
with your physician regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal blood
pressure range as well as the point at which you may actually be considered
to be at risk.
Category Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal Less than 120 and Less than 80
Prehypertension 120-139 or 80-89
High Blood Pressure
Stage 1 140-159 or 90-99
Stage 2 160 or higher or 100 or higher
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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses innovative technology to detect your blood
pressure. This technology enables the monitor to automatically
inflate and deflate at the appropriate level for each individual. With
one touch of a button, the cuff will automatically inflate to block the
blood flow through your artery. Next, the deflation process starts.
Please note that any muscle movement during inflation or deflation
will cause measurement error. When measurement is complete, the
monitor will display your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, and
pulse readings.
The monitor automatically finds where your measurement results fall on
the NIH’s National Heart Lung and Blood Institute’s table and provides
a cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially
indicate increased risk. See page 20 for more information on this feature.
NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Other Accessories:
Battery
Cover
START/STOP Button
Air Tube
and Connector
4“AA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries
(not included)
(Located
on bottom
of unit)
DATE/TIME SET
Buttons
Arm Cuff
LCD Display
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MEMORY RECALL
Button