LifeSource UA-767T Manual

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Blood Pressure Monitor
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state-of-the-art blood pressure monitor, one
of the most
technologically advanced
yet easy to use products
available in the marketplace today. This LifeSource
monitor is designed to
make your daily regimen
useful, and convenient.
Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring
of blood
pressure is an important
way individuals can contribute
to maintaining their cardiovascular health and preventing
the serious consequences
of hypertension left
undiagnosed and untreated.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN •••••••••••••••••••• 3
MONITOR COMPONENTS ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4
HOW 7671 WORKS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5
BEFORE YOU START •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5
SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF •••••••••••••••••••••• 6
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE •••••••••••••••• 7 - 10
CHECK/ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY ••••••••••••• 11 - 12
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE •••••••••••••••••••• 13 - 15
BLOOD
PRESSURE RECORD •••••••••••••••••••••••• 16
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ••••••••••••••••••••••• 17
SPECIFICATIONS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 18
CONTACT INFORMATION ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 19
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~ WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN
Display Condition/ Recommended
Symbol Cause Action
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Appears during measure- Remain still and refrain
ment; blinks
and beeps from talking; measure-
MEASUREMENT IN
when pulse is detected. ment in progress.
PROGRESS
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Battery voltage is Replace all batteries
too low for monitor with
new ones.
LOW BATTERY to
work properly.
rAppears
when systolic Check
for air leakage; make
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and diastolic measure- sure cuff tube is properly
-ments are within 10 connected to
monitor
1
mmHg of each other.
and exhaust rate is in
ERROR 1increments of between
2mmHg.
and 5 mmHg
rAppears if pressure Try measurement again
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- 2 value is unstable
due
and remain very still.
to movement during
ERROR 2reading.
rAppears
when pressure Make sure cuff tube is
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did not increase properly connected to
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during cuff inflation: monitor, cuff is securely
ERROR 31)
cuffis not fastened fastened and exhaust rate
2) air connector is back- is between 2
mmHg and
wards or not connected 5mmHg. Make sure air
properly. connector is inserted
NOTE: If you hear an announcement
properly into tube
indicating that a measurement error
and monitor.
has occurred, take the corrective
MONITOR - ~ - CUFF HOSE
actions shown above and re-measure.
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MONITOR COMPONENTS i
SYST L1C DISPLAY
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SPEAKER -----II---n,....
MEASUREMENT
IN PROGRESS
LOW BATTERY
DISPLAY
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l~g;: SWITCH
~~~-+-----t---DIASTOLIC
DISPLAY
START BUTTON
VOLUME CONTROL PULSE DISPLAY
AIR CONNECTOR
CUFF --++---r.'---+T------
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
ADJUSTMENT SCREW ----+-+---1- '----------
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HEADPHONE SOCKET
+-----TUBE
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BLACK PROTECTION CAP
ON ADJUSTMENT SCREW
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~ HOW 7671 WORKS
LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate
and digitally display full measurement readouts.
Our technology
is based
on the "oscillometric method" - a noninvasive blood
pressure determination.
The term "oscillation" refers to any
measure
of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse. The cuff is first
inflated
until the artery is fully blocked. Then, the monitor takes
measurements while the cuff deflates.
Our monitors examine the
pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as
it expands and
contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat.
... ..... . BEFORE YOU START D
You must install 4type AA (1.5 volt) batteries and attach the
cuff to the
monitor before using it. To install batteries (or replace
them if the "Low Battery" symbol appears
on display), proceed
as follows:
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1 .. Remove battery compartment cover
by gently
pushing down on arrow and
sliding cover forward.
2. Put in top row of batteries first. Place
the batteries
in compartment with
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
matching those indicated
in the
compartment.
Be sure batteries make
contact with compartment terminals.
3. Replace cover by sliding it into
the
compartment and gently pressing
into place.
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SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF D
Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading.
Acuff
that is too large will produce areading that is lower than
the correct blood pressure; acuff that is too small yields a
measurement
that is higher. With your arm hanging at the side
of your body, measure the circumference of
your upper arm
at the midpoint between shoulder and elbow.
ARM SIZE ECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT
UFF SIZE CUFF MODEL#
5.1" -7.9" (13-20cm) Small UA-279
7.5" -12.2" (19-31cm) Medium UA-280
11.8" -17.7" (30-45cm) Large UA-281
AIR CONNECTOR
TUIi.
MONITOR
To attach cuff, insert air connector at end of cuff tube into
air socket
on left side of monitor. Should you need to change
the cuff size, the preset exhaust velocity rate may have to
be adjusted (see page 11). .
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ITAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
2. Lay left arm on the table, palm up
and thread cuff end through metal
loop,
smooth side against arm. Then
position the tube off-center toward
the
inner side of arm in line with
the little finger.
3. Pull the end of the cuff to
tighten
it, fold back the extra
material,
and fasten the Velcro.
The cuff
should be snug but
not too tight. You should be able
to insert two fingers between
the cuff
and your arm.
Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
IBF Relax for about 5to 10 minutes before measurement.
IBF Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm.
IBF Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm
to measure pressure.
Now you are
~eady. Follow these simple steps:
1•Sit comfortably with your left arm resting
on aflat surface so that the center of
your upper arm is at the
same height as
your heart.
IBF IMPORTANT: Measure pressure at the same time each day.
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE I
4. Before taking your blood pressure, you will need to set the
pressure switch to a
number that is at least 30 mmHg higher
than your expected systolic pressure. Use the chart below as a
guide.
For example, if you believe your blood pressure to be
140 (systolic) over 90 (diastolic), set the switch to 180.
If you
know it is 120/80, you should set the switch to 150. Don't
worry
if you set the pressure switch too low. The monitor will
automatically re-inflate to the
next higher setting if it is unable
to detect the systolic pressure
at the current setting.
PRESSURE
240'"G
210-
180-
150/
Usual Systolic Set at
Up to 120 150
121-150 180
151-180 210
181-210 240
211+
see NOTE
NOTE:
If your systolic reading is greater than 210, please press
and hold the "START" button until the pressure switch reaches
30 mmHg higher than your systolic reading. The maximum cuH
pressure
is set at 320 mmHg. If it reaches 320 mmHg, the auto
exhaust will be triggered and cuH pressure will deflate to o.
If you think you have set the pressure too high, stop the
inflation process by pressing
START. Then reset the
switch to the
next lower setting.
5. Press the START button, remain still and do not talk as the
cuff autOlnatically inflates to the correct level.
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I TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
6. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight. You will see all
the display symbols appear briefly.
As the cuff pressurizes,
blinking
numerals-starting at zero-are displayed. When
inflation is complete, the MEASUREMENT IN PROGRESS
symbol blinks
and beeps with each pulse beat.
NOTE: If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press START button.
7. Wait for the long beep indicating the measurement is
complete. The systolic
and diastolic pressure readings
and pulse rate are then displayed and announced before
the cuff deflates.
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The announcement repeats four times
before the
monitor automatically shuts off.
You may also stop the announcement and turn off the monitor
at any time by pressing the START button. To increase the
volulne of the announcement, move the VOLUME CONTROL
switch (see diagram, page 4) to the right.
To lower the
volume, move the switch to the left.
8. Assuming asystolic reading of 120, adiastolic
of 73
and apulse of 69, the announcement
would say: "Your blood pressure is 120 over
73
and pulse is 69."
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE I
9. Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pressure and
pulse rate on the chart (see page 16), indicating date and
time of measurement.
We advise
that you record the date and time after each measure-
ment because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on
single or sporadic readings but on apattern over time.
NOTE: If you wish to take your blood pressure again, relax and
wait 5-10 minutes to enable the flow of blood in the arm to return
to
normal. There is no need to wait if someone else wishes to use
the monitor.
USING THE HEADPHONES
Your Talking Blood Pressure
Monitor may
be used with
headphones. The
HEADPHONE SOCKET
is located on the
lower right edge
of
the monitor. Insert
jack into the socket.
Use of headphones
assures
that
announcements
are heard only by the
person using the device.
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I CHECK/ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY
Exhaust velocity is the rate at which the air pressure in the cuff
deflates during the course
of measurement. It is preset at the
factory and generally does
not need any further adjustment.
NOTE: The exhaust rate of your monitor was preset and tested at the
factory to
e~sure proper measurement. The rate set is dependent on
cuH size, not
arm size. If using acuH other than the one shipped with
the unit, you may need to adiust the exhaust velocity rate. There is no
need to adiust exhaust velocity when changing between amedium
cuH
and a large cuH with a valve.
To check the exhaust velocity rate, proceed as follows:
1•
Put on the arm cuff.
2. Press the START button.
The
unit will begin taking areading.
3. Watch the display screen as the cuff deflates. When
the MEASUREMENT IN PROGRESS symbol appears,
the numbers
should decline in increments of 2to 5mmHg.
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CHECK! ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY I
If the exhaust velocity range is not within 2 to 5mmHg, make
the following adjustment
with the unit turned off:
1. With the edge of your fingernail, peel off the thin black plastic
disk covering the
adjustment screw. If there is no thin
plastic disk, proceed to step 2.
REMOVE THE COVER
FROM THE
ADJUSTMENT SCREW •
2. Using asmall screwdriver, rotate adjustment screw about 45
degrees clockwise (to raise the rate)
or counterclockwise (to
lower the rate).
3. Repeat the test until the exhaust velocity is between
2and 5mmHg.
NOTE: Once the monitor is adiusted to a new cuH size, further adiust-
ments should not
be required unless cuH size is changed again •
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=ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
• What Is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of
the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts;
diastolic pressure occurs
when the heart expands. Blood pressure
is measured
in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
• What AHects Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time of
day, activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain activities
can significantly alter blood pressure. Walking can raise systolic
pressure by 12 mmHg
and diastolic pressure by 5.5 mmHg.
Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pressure by as
much as 10
mmHg. Taking
your blood pressure repeatedly without waiting an
interval of 5to 10 minutes between readings, or without raising
your arm to allow blood to flow back to the heart, can also affect it.
In addition to these factors, diet beverages containing caffeine or
alcohol, certain medications, emotional stress and even tight-
fitting clothes can make adifference
in the readings.
• What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure?
An individual's blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and
season to season. In hypersensitive individuals, these variations are
even more pronounced. Normally, blood pressure rises during
work
or play and falls to its lowest levels during sleep.
fl'luQtuation within a day (case: 35 year old male)
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150 +--------
100
50
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•Systolic Blood
Pressure
til Diastolic Blood
Pressure
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE =
•Assessing High Blood Pressure
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure
(without regard to age) have been established by the National
Institutes
of Health]NCVI.
90 -99
100 -109
~110
Diastolic (mmHg)
<80
<85
85 -89
Systolic (mmHg)
<120
<130
130 -139
Category
Optimal
Normal
High Normal
Hypertension
Stage 1140 -159
Stage 2160 -179
Stage 3
~180
• What Is Hypertension?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given
when readings consistently rise above normal. It is well known
that hypertension can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness
if left untreated. Referred to as a"silent killer" because it does
not always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem,
hypertension is treatable
when diagnosed early.
•Can Hypertension Be Controlled?
In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by altering
lifestyle
and minimizing stress, and by appropriate medication
prescribed
and monitored by your doctor. The American Heart
Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to
prevent
or control hypertension:
•Don't smoke.
•Reduce salt
and fat intake.
• Maintain proper weight.
•Exercise routinely.
•
Have regular physical
checkups.
•
Monitor your blood
pressure
at periodic intervals.
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=ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
• Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?
It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood
pressure readings taken
in adoctor's office or hospital setting
might
be elevated as aresult of apprehension and anxiety.
This response is commonly called "white coat hypertension."
One way to determine
whether this is the case for you is to take
your home monitor to the doctor's office and, before the doctor
or nurse takes your pressure, do it yourself on your home
monitor and compare it to your record of home readings.
In any case, self-measurement at home supplements the doctor's
readings
and provides amore accurate, complete blood pressure·
history. In addition, clinical studies have shown that the detection
and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both
consult their physicians and monitor their own blood
pressure at home.
• How Do IRecord My Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic
pressure written first, followed by aslash
mark and the diastolic
pressure. For example, 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg
diastolic measurements are written as 120/80. Pulse is simply
written with the letter "P" followed by the pulse
rate-P 72,
for example.
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B L 0 0 D P RESSURE RECORD
Name: Age: Weight:
DATE AM
SYS/DIA PULSE
PM
SYS/DIA PULSE
1/14
9:30 132/9cS
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6:30
12CS/CS7
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I IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read this important information before using your monitor.
~ Please remember that only amedical practitioner is qualified
to interpret
your blood pressure measurements. Use of this
device
should not replace regular medical examinations.
~ Have your physician review your procedure for using this
device. He
or she will want to verify blood pressure
measurements before prescribing
or adjusting medications.
~ Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your
readings. Should amechanical problem occur, contact
LifeSource.
~ Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this device.
~ Because your UA-767T monitor contains delicate,
high-precision parts, avoid exposing
it to extremes in
temperature or humidity or to direct sunlight, shock and
dust. LifeSource guarantees the accuracy of this device only
when it is stored and used within the temperature and
humidity ranges noted on page 18.
~ Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry, soft cloth or acloth
dampened
with water and amild detergent. Never use
alcohol, benzene,
thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean
monitor or cuff.
~ Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more
than six months.
PRECAUTIONS
UA-767T is designed to be used at home, by those who are
eighteen (18) years
and older, to monitor blood pressure (systolic
and diastolic) and pulse rate. This monitor is not designed to
measure the blood pressure
of people with common arrhythmias,
such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation.
It is
not designed for ambulatory use.
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SPECIFICATIONS I
Model UA-767T
Type Oscillometric
Display Digital, 16-mm character height
Pressure/pulse displayed
sim ul taneously
Measurement range Pressure: 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg
Pulse:
40 pulses to 200
pulses/minute
Accuracy Pressure: ±3 mmHg or 2%,
whichever is greater
Pulse: ±5%
Pressurization Automatic, using micropump
Depressurization Constant-air release-valve system
Power source .4 type AA 0.5 volt) alkaline
batteries
(not included)
Battery life Approximately 4 months with
one daily measurement
Operating environment ... .50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
Less
than 85% relative humidity
Storage environment -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Less
than 95% relative humidity
Dimensions Length: 4.211 (106 mm)
Width: 6.4
11
063 mm)
Height: 2.8
11
(70 mm)
Weight 11.3 oz. (321 g) without batteries
Blood pressure measurements determined by the UA-767T are equivalent to
those obtained
by atrained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation
method within the limits prescribed by the American National Standards Institute
for electronic or automated sphygmomanometers.
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I CONTACT INFORMATION
Our products are designed and manufactured using the latest
scientific
and technological methods, and offer accurate, easy to
use, home monitoring
and treatment options. The product
line includes:
• Aneroid Blood Pressure Kits
•Blood Pressure Cufts
•Digital Blood Pressure Monitors
•Digital Thermometers
•Stethoscopes
This LifeSource product is covered by aLifetime
Warranty.
See warranty card for details.
For more information regarding use, care or servicing of your
Blood Pressure Monitor, contact:
LifeSource
Adivision
of A&D Engineering, Inc.
1555 McCandless Drive
Milpitas, CA
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Pointe-Claire, Quebec
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Canada
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