HoMedics BPA-740-CA User manual

BPA-740-CA
Ver. B
Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information
Deluxe Arm
Blood Pressure
Monitor
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Le manuel français
débute à la page 36
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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...................................17
Risk Category Index ..........................................20
Irregular Heartbeat Detector ...........................21
Recalling Values from Memory.........................22
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Clearing Values from Memory..........................23
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement..........................24
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning .........................25
Potential for Electromagnetic Interference .....27
Troubleshooting.................................................28
Specifications ....................................................29
Appendix.............................................................30
5 Year Limited Warranty....................................34
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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.
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intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or
medical professional.
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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.
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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.
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pacemakers.
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components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the
direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave
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accuracy.
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 Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
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 Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands.
 Do not use the device on infants, children, or those who cannot express
their own intention
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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 your medical
practitioners for help.
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AA LR6 alkaline batteries for power supply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are
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stethoscope auscultatory method, within the limits prescribed by
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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.
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.
Please refer to page 20 for more information on this feature.
The appearance of the
PM
icon indicates that a pulse
irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was detected
during measurement. Refer to page 21 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: 1 6V DC Output AC Adapter
4 “AA” LR6 size, 1.5V alkaline batteries (not
included)
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
PM
Heart Rate
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