HoMedics BPA-201 User manual

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Blood Pressure Monitor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and Safety
Instructions.............................................................3
About Blood Pressure ...........................................5
Blood Pressure Standard ......................................5
How This Blood Pressure Monitor Works ...........7
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part .................................8
Display Explanations .............................................9
Installing Batteries...............................................11
Using the AC Adapter ..........................................12
Date & Time Set Procedure.................................13
Using the Cuff.......................................................14
Measurement Procedure.....................................18
Risk Category Index.............................................21

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Irregular Heartbeat Detector ..............................22
Recalling Values from Memory...........................23
Clearing Values from Memory ............................24
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement ............................25
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning............................26
Potential for Electromagnetic Interference .......28
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)................29
Troubleshooting....................................................31
Specifications .......................................................32
5 Year Limited Warranty ......................................33

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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 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.
• 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.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias. This
device may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure
for pregnant women and for users 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 overflow 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.

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• 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.
• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands.
• Please use only the AC adapter included with this monitor or
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 6 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.

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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.
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
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 21 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.

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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses innovative technology to detect your systolic
pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse. 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. Please refer to page 21 for more
information on this feature.
The appearance of the icon indicates that a pulse irregularity
consistent with an irregular heartbeat was detected during
measurement. Refer to page 22 for more information on the Irregular
Heartbeat Detector.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
USER-SELECT
Button
START/STOP
Button
MEMORY RECALL
Button
Air Tube
and Connector
DATE/TIME SET
Buttons
Arm Cuffs
LCD Display
Other Accessories Included: 1 6V DC Output AC Adapter
4 “AA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries
Note: Please unload the batteries when operating
with the AC adapter for an extended period of time.
Battery Cover
(Located on
bottom of unit)

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DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS
Systolic
Pressure
Diastolic
Pressure
Date/Time
Indicator
Pulse Pulse
Pulse
Pulse
Heart Rate