HoMedics BPW-201 Ver. B User manual

Automatic Wrist
Blood Pressure Monitor
BPW-201
Ver. B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and
Safety Instructions .......................................... 3
About Blood Pressure..................................... 5
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........................... 14
Applying the Cuff........................................... 15
Correct Measurement Posture ..................... 17
Measurement Procedure............................... 18

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Risk Category Index ...................................... 22
Irregular Heartbeat Detector (IHB) .............. 23
Recalling Values from Memory..................... 25
Clearing Values from Memory ...................... 26
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement...................... 27
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning ..................... 28
Potential for Electromagnetic
Interference.................................................... 30
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).......... 31
Troubleshooting............................................. 33
Specifications ................................................ 34
5 Year Limited Warranty ................................ 36

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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 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 product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias.
This device may have difficulty determining the proper
blood pressure for pregnant women and for 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 wrist. 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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• Consult your physician before measuring blood
pressure at the wrist if you have any of the following
conditions: Severe hypertension, severe diabetes, severe
arteriosclerosis, severe kidney disease or vascular disease
that may compromise circulation.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency
of heart pacemakers.
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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 wrist.
• 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 “AAA” 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.

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BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The table below 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
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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your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially
indicate increased risk. See page 22 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 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 22 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 23 for more information on the
Irregular Heartbeat Detector.

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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Other Accessories Included:
2 “AAA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries
Carrying case
MEMORY
RECALL Button
USER-
SELECT
Button
Wrist Cuff
Battery
Cover
START/STOP
Button
DATE/TIME
SET Buttons
LCD Display