IBP A40 User manual

closing date: july 2003 © by ibp innovative business promotion gmbh, Germany
A40
Gebrauchsanweisung
Instruction manual
Mode d’emploi
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
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1 introduction ............................................................................................................... 2
2 preliminary remarks ................................................................................................... 3
3 about blood pressure
3.1 blood pressure values .......................................................................................... 4-5
3.2 measures affecting your blood pressure positively ............................................... 6
3.3 how to obtain accurate readings ......................................................................... 6-7
4 the unit / accessories .................................................................................................. 8
5 display/symbols ......................................................................................................... 9
6 befoe using the device
6.1 battery installation, battery replacement .............................................................. 10
6.2 setting the timer .................................................................................................. 11
7 making a blood pressure measurement
7.1 attaching the wrist cuff ....................................................................................... 12-13
7.2 the measuring accuracy ....................................................................................... 14
7.3 the right measuring position ................................................................................ 15
7.4 the measuring method ........................................................................................ 16-18
7.5 switching off automatically .................................................................................. 18
8 the memory function ................................................................................................ 19
9 an error is displayed ................................................................................................... 20
10 other important notes ................................................................................................ 21
11 specifications ............................................................................................................ 22
guarantee ................................................................................................................. 23
table of contents
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dear customer,
we are glad that you have decided for this blood pressure monitor. The product you have bought
is state of the art, of highest quality and has many advanced features. This unit measures blood
pressure at the wrist extremely accurately and is ideal for regular monitoring of blood pressure. With
a memory that can store up to 60 values, you can keep close track of your heart rate and inform your
physician of any significant changes as early as possible. The unit is ideal for active health prevention
and is designed for home use by adults.
important notes
The purpose of the Instruction Manual is to provide information. Please read this Instruction
Manual carefully to know your blood pressure monitor. Then the monitor will give you many
years of smooth service and supply measuring data of high accuracy. Only your physician can
interpret your blood pressure values. If you suffer from cardiac arrhythmia, always discuss the
blood pressure values with your doctor. If you have questions about blood pressure for which you
do not find an answer in this booklet, also consult your doctor.
The right to technical modifications is reserved.
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This Blood Pressure Monitor bears the CE (conformity) label for notinvasive Blood Pressure
Monitors to show that it conforms with the EU Council Directive ( EN 1060-1 / EN 1060-3) for
notinvasive Blood Pressure Monitors.
It also confirms with the EU Council Directive “93/42/EEC of 14th June 1993 on Medical
Products“.
ibp hereby confirms that the product delivered together with this Instruction Manual complies
with this Directive. The appropriate conformity declaration is available with ibp.
To ensure accurate measurements, the Blood Pressure Monitor must receive a technical check-
up every 2 years. Inspection is also required when the blood pressure data supplied by the
monitor are obviously off-range. If you have any questions about these checks, please contact our
Customer Services Department (address on the warranty certificate).
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More than half the number of people suffering from high blood pressure are unaware of it. The
most common cause of death in today's society is from diseases that are directly related to the
problem of high blood pressure. This Blood Pressure Monitor allows you to measure your blood
pressure at home. If your blood pressure is off limits, the monitor helps you to keep it under
constant watch. Remember only your physician can interpret your blood pressure values. Never
venture self-diagnosis or self-treatment. The blood pressure is the measure of the force which the
heart needs to pump the blood through the circulatory system and supply the vital organs of our
body. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart must work.
3.1 blood pressure values
Typical normal blood pressure as recommended:
systolic blood pressure diastolic blood pressure
hypotension less than 105 mmHg less than 60 mmHg
normalless less than 140 mmHg less than 90 mmHg
borderline 140 - 160 mmHg 90 - 95 mmHg
hypertension more than 160 mmHg over 95 mmHg
If the blood transport system is inot functioning normally, the blood pressure can be higher than
normal. High blood pressure can damage vital organs, such as the heart, the brain or muscles.
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about blood pressure 3
Remember that only the physician can interpret your blood pressure values. Never venture self-
diagnosis or self-treatment. We recommend you to discuss your blood pressure values with your
physician. He can advise you on any measures that may be good to take.
The blood pressure is
changing constantly. You
should not be frustrated by
two or three bad readings,
and don’t fly into high spirits
if a few readings are good.
The blood pressure changes
during the day as during the
month. It is also influenced by
the time of year and the
temperature. Monitor your
blood pressure regularly and
keep a full record of all
readings. This allows you to
make a competent judgment.
blood pressure changes during a day
(test person: M, male, 35 years old)
6 a.m. 12 a.m. 6 p.m. 12 p.m.
Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
morning afternoon
Get
up
Arrive
office
Heated debate
during
conference
Leave
office
mmHg
200
150
100
050
Make
phone
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3.2 measures affecting your blood pressure positively
If your blood pressure is high or you want to avoid high blood pressure, your lifestyle should
generally be conducive to this goal.
Existing diseases: Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor to treat existing diseases e.g.,
diabetes, gout, disturbed lipid metabolism, etc..
Nutrition: Reduce overweight. Use little salt with your food, avoid food with lots of fat.
Smoking, drinking: No smoking! Consume only little alcohol and coffee.
Sport activities:
If advised by your doctor after an examination, practice stamina sports
(jogging, swimming). Avoid sports involving strength, do not try your limits!
3.3 how to obtain accurate readings
The blood pressure is constantly changing throughout a day. The changes are caused by psychic
and physical factors, such as anxiety, exercise, smoking, caffeine and stress. Because it is
changing, the blood pressure should always be measured at the same time of day, when your
body is relaxed. It is the physician’s responsibility to interpret the readings and analyze your physi-
cal condition. It is important that you consult your physician regularly. He will tell you your normal
blood pressure and what you should take care of.
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Here are a few helpful tips to obtain accurate readings:
Wait one hour before measuring the blood pressure after a substantial meal.
Do not smoke or drink alcohol before measuring the blood pressure.
You should not do physical work one hour before taking a reading.
It is important that you relax. Try to take 15 minutes rest before the reading.
Do not take measurements if you are under stress or tension.
Take the blood pressure reading at normal body temperature, not when you feel cold or hot.
When the monitor is stored at very low temperature (near freezing), keep it at a warm place at
least for 1 hour before using it.
Wait about 5 minutes before making the next pressure measurement.
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4 the unit -
accessories
accessories
included :
keeping box
(without ill.)
instruction
manual including
warranty
batteries
2 “AAA”
size 1,5 V
alkaline
batteries
identification
of the unit
LCD
display
Battery
cover
Start key
Memory key
Memory
polling key
ON/OFF key
Timer key
Wrist cuff
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The memory sign appears
when you save data to the
memory and during memory
polling.
The pump sign appears when
you inflate the cuff.
When this sign appears the
batteries should be replaced.
The pulse sign appears when
the pulse rate is displayed.
The error sign appears with
wrong input or device defect.
display / symbols 5
month day hour minute
systolic
pressure
diastolic
pressure
pulse rate
mmHg
display symbols
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6.1 battery installation
battery replacement
The enclosed batteries must be fitted before use. The battery
cover is on the left-hand side of the unit. Push it in the arrowed
direction and remove it. Insert the 2 supplied “AAA“ size, 1.5 V
alkaline batteries. Insert the lower battery first. Ensure correct
polarity (as shown in the battery compartment). Close the
battery compart
ment. Replace the batteries when the battery
replacement sign appears on the LCD display, or when the
LCD display is blank after you switch on the unit.
notes :
As the supplied batteries are for test only, they may be discharged earlier than batteries you buy
in the store. Replace the batteries in pairs. Batteries are hazardous waste. Do not dispose
them together with the household garbage. Remove the batteries from the appliance if it is not
to be used for a long period.
Battery safety instructions: - Keep away from children! - Do not short-circuit!
- Not rechargeable! - Do not throw into fire!
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6.2 setting the timer
To enter the timer mode, press the TIMER key longer
than 3 seconds and release it. The year number flashes.
To increment the flashing digit, press the MEMO/+ key;
to decrement, press the RCAL/- key.
Press the TIMER key. The month flashes.
Set the month as described above.
Press the TIMER key. The day flashes.
Set the day as described above.
Press the TIMER key. The hour flashes.
Set the hour as described above.
Press the TIMER key. The minute flashes.
Set the minute as described above.
To leave the Timer mode, press the TIMER key again.
Note: If no key is pressed for 10 seconds, the next digit starts flashing. The unit will enter the
standard mode after running through all digits.
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Remove the wristwatch and all jewelry.
Put the blood pressure monitor on the inside of your left
wrist (fig. 1).
Place the cuff around your wrist, make sure that the bottom
edge of the cuff is about 5-10 mm above the palm of your
left hand (fig. 2).
Make sure that the cuff is placed on the bare skin with no
clothing in between.
5 - 10 mm
fig. 1
fig. 2
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b)
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Hold the bottom part of the wrist cuff as illustrated in fig. 3.
Pull the cuff tight and wrap it upwards so that there is no
gap between the cuff and your wrist.
While you wrap the cuff upwards, hold the cuff cover with
your thumb.
Wrap the cuff around your wrist to suit its form. The blood
pressure reading will be correct even if you wrap the cuff
askew. If the cuff is not wrapped tight enough, the pressure
will be falsely higher and the wrist go numb. Correct
measuring is then not possible.
If you cannot place the cuff around your left wrist and the
blood pressure measurement is not possible on the left wrist,
place the cuff around the right wrist. Proceed as illustrated
in fig. 4 on the right.
c)
d)
e)
f)
fig. 4
fig. 3
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The new stepping valves mean a dramatic improvement of the measuring accuracy.
Your new wrist blood pressure monitor is equipped with state-of-the-art valve technology for
extreme accuracy.
The mechanical valves have been replaced by electronic valves so that the user can recognize
even small pressure changes and compensate them by means of the cuff pressure.
The cuff pressure is adapted in steps. A clicking sound indicates that air is released from the
cuff.
The stepwise release of the cuff pressure allows the unit to respond more perfectly to changes
in the cuff and consider them for the evaluation. If no change is detected during any step, the
air pressure will be reduced. If changes are detected, they are evaluated at the appropriate step
level until their accuracy has been determined.
The identification and evaluation of changes at the various steps and corresponding adjustment
of the cuff pressure mean that more accurate values are obtained.
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Have yourself on a seat in a comfortable position, breathe
deeply several times and relax.
Measure the blood pressure the same time every day. To get
a correct picture of the blood pressure changes during the day,
make the measurements at home daily at the same time.
Place your elbow on the table or other suitable support and
hold the cuff so that the cuff is at the same level as the heart.
Record the values and show them to your physician for
assessment.
notes :
If the cuff is not pulled tight you get wrong measure values. The blood pressure value measured
on the wrist may be different from that on the upper arm. As the measuring positions and the
size of the blood vessels are different on the wrist and upper arm, the values may differ slightly.
In many cases the difference can be ± 10 mmHg systolic and diastolic in a healthy person.
Holding your arm in too high or too low a position when measuring your blood pressure (see
illustration) results in a measurement error of 10 mmHg per 15 cm of height differential. The
following groups should watch their blood pressures in particular: hypertonic persons, diabetic
patients, persons with liver disease, hardened arteries, circulatory weakness, etc.
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2 correct
3 to high
7.3 the right measuring position
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Place the cuff around your arm
as described (pages 12 - 13).
Start the Monitor by pressing
one of the
ON/OFF (POWER)
key.
When the ON/OFF (POWER)
key is pressed, all digits will light
up (fig. 1). This is a check of the
display functions which is
complete after about 2 seconds.
When the display check is
complete, the LCD will show
the pattern on the right to
indicate that the unit is ready
for use (fig. 2).
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mmHg
fig. 1 fig. 2
a)
b)
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Press the START key. The pump
begins to inflate the cuff
automatically. The pump icon
displays during the inflation
procedure.
If the cuff pressure is low, the
unit interrupts the measuring
and increases the cuff pressure
to an acceptable level.
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c)
d)
notes :
As the pump reaches the starting pressure, measuring starts. While measuring, do not move the
cuff or your arm or hand muscles. As the unit detects pulse, the LCD will show the pulse rate.
During the measuring the displayed value will decrease. If you want to interrupt the measure-
ment, simply press any key. The cuff will be deflated.
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The cuff will deflate when the unit completes the measuring.
The LCD then shows the systolic and diastolic pressures, and
the pulse rate.
7.5 switching off automatically
Pressing the ON/OFF (POWER) key ends the measuring and
turns off the power.
The unit will automatically turn off after about 3 minutes of
inactivity.
Systolic Diastolic Pulse
rate
mmHg
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