HoMedics THERA P BPW-051DDM User manual

Automatic Wrist
Blood Pressure Monitor
BPW-051DDM
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Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement . . . . .27
Recalibration Service . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . .29
Potential for Radio/Television
Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Lifetime Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . .35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
About Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
What is Blood Pressure?
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Blood Pressure Standard . . . . . . . . . .7
How This Blood Pressure
Monitor Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part . . . . . . .10
Display Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Date & Time Set Procedure . . . . . . . .15
Applying the Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Correct Measurement Posture . . . . .18
Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . .20
Risk Category Health Indicator . . . .24
Recalling Values from Memory . . . . .25
Clearing Values from Memory . . . . .26

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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 instruc-
tions and warnings before using
this product. Save these instructions for
future reference.
• Please note that this is a home health-
care product only and it is not intended
to serve as a substitute for the advice of
a physician or medical professional.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or
treatment of any health problem or
disease. Measurement results are for ref-
erence only. Consult a healthcare pro-
fessional 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.
• This product is not suitable for people
with arrythmias. This device may have
difficulty determining the proper blood
pressure for individuals with diabetes,
poor circulation of blood, kidney prob-
lems or for users who have suffered
from a stroke.
• Consult your physician before measur-
ing 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 check-
ing 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

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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 dan-
gerously correlates with cardiovascular dis-
eases. Therefore, blood pressure monitoring
is important for identifying those at risk.
ovens). These may lead to temporary
impairment of measurement accuracy.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its
intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts
other than your wrist.
• This unit is intended for use in measur-
ing the blood pressure and pulse rate of
adults. Do not use this device on infants
or those who cannot express their own
consent. This unit should not be
operated by children.
Blood pressure measurements determined
with this device are equivalent to those
obtained by a trained observer using the
cuff/stethoscope ausculatory method, with-
in the limits prescribed by the American
National Standard, Manual, electronic, or
automated sphygmomanometers.

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BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The US Department of Health & Human
Services and the National Institutes of
Health have developed a blood
pressure standard that identifies areas of
low- and high-risk blood pressure.
This standard, however, is a general guide-
line as blood pressure varies among differ-
ent people, age groups, etc.
Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults
Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Stage 2 Hypertension >160 >100
Stage 1 Hypertension 140~159 90~99
Prehypertension 120~139 80~89
Normal <120 <80
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For adults 18 and older who are not on medicine for high blood
pressure, are not having a short-term serious illness, and do not
have other conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease.
To determine category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall
into two areas, use the higher of the two numbers for classification.
There is an exception to the above definition of high blood
pressure for people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
A blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high
blood pressure for those individuals.
This monitor comes equipped with a Risk
Category Indicator to visually indicate the
assumed risk level of each reading based
upon these standards. See page 24 for
more information on this feature.
It is important that you consult with your
physician regularly. Your physician will tell you
your normal blood pressure range as well as
the point at which you will be considered at
risk. For reliable monitoring and reference of
blood pressure, keeping long-term records is
recommended.
HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses Smart Sense™ technology
to detect your blood pressure. With one
touch of a button, the cuff will automatically
inflate to block the blood flow through your
artery.Next, the deflation process starts.
Smart Sense™ technology enables the
monitor to automatically inflate and deflate to
the appropriate level for each individual.