LifeSource UB-351 User manual

Trilingual Instruction Manual - Model UB-351
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Wrist Auto-Inflation
Blood Pressure Monitor

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Please read this important information before using your UB-351
monitor.
☞ Please remember that only a medical 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 a mechanical problem occur, contact A&D
Medical.
☞ Do not attempt to service, calibrate, or repair this device.
☞ Because your UB-351 monitor contains delicate, high-
precision parts, avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature
or humidity or to direct sunlight, shock and dust. A&D
Medical guarantees the accuracy of this device only when it
is stored and used within the temperature and humidity
ranges noted on page E-14.
☞ Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth
dampened with water and a mild 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 FOR USE
The UB-351 is designed to be used at home, by those who are 18
years and older to monitor blood pressure: systolic and diastolic,
and pulse rate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . E2  E3
MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3
HOW UB351 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . E5  E6
WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT . . . .E7
ABOUT AVERAGE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7
ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™ .E8
ABOUT MEMORY ........................E9
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . E10  E12
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E13
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E14 E15
CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E15
FRENCH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F17
SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S35
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PULSE DISPLAY ERROR
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Display Symbol Recommended
Action
Remain still and refrain
from talking during
monitoring process.
Take measurement again
and consult with your
physician.
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Replace batteries with
two new batteries.
Take another reading,
making sure you remain
quiet and perfectly still.
Take another reading,
making sure you remain
quiet and perfectly still.
If your systolic reading
exceeds 150 mmHg, then
refer to page E-10.
Check cuff to ensure fit
and fastening is correct,
and measure again.
Check for correct fit and
position of cuff and take
another reading.
Condition/Error
Appears when measuring is
in progress, and flashes when
pulse is detected.
An irregular heartbeat or
body movement may have
occurred.
The battery power indicator
during measurement.
The batteries are low when
the indicator blinks.
Appears if the pressure value
is unstable due to movement
during the measurement.
Appears when the pressure
reading is unstable due to
movement during the
measurement.
Appears when inflation is
not sufficient.
Appears when the cuff is not
fastened correctly.
Appears when pulse is not
sufficiently detected.
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN
BATTERY FULL
BATTERY LOW

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Display Symbol Recommended
Action
Measurement is in
progress, remain as still as
possible
Refer to the section
“About Pressure Rating
Indicator” for further
explanation.
Condition/Error
Indicates previous
measurement stored in
memory.
Cuff Inflation Meter
Pressure Rating Indicator™
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN
MONITOR COMPONENTS

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The UB-351 provides accurate readings on wrists with a circumference between
5.3" and 8.5" (13.5 cm and 21.5 cm).
The unit requires two "AAA" (1.5 volt) batteries to operate (alkaline batteries
recommended). To install batteries (or to replace when "Low Battery" symbol
appears), proceed as follows:
1. Release the battery cover as shown
to remove from the device.
2. Insert batteries into designated
areas ensuring a correct match
with positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals.
3. Return battery cover by sliding back
on to monitoring device.
NOTE: Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor.
LifeSource® Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate and
display clear digital measurements. Our technology is based on the
“oscillometric method”. The term “oscillation” refers to the measure
of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse and is a non-invasive method
to determine blood pressure.
Our monitors examine the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial
wall as it expands and contracts with each heartbeat against the
monitor’s cuff. This monitor measures your blood pressure while the
cuff is inflating.
BEFORE YOU START
HOW UB351 WORKS

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Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring:
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Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement.
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Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to
measurement.
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Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare wrist.
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Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure
pressure.
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Do not talk during measurement.
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Do not cross legs. Keep your feet flat on floor during measurement.
Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
1. Sit comfortably in a chair near a flat surface.
2. With palm facing upward, attach monitor to the inside
of your left wrist and fasten securely. The top edge of the
cuff should align with the crease of your wrist.
3. Position your wrist so it is level with your heart, using an
arm rest if needed. Positioning of the wrist at heart level
is critical for accurate measurement.
4. Press the START button. As the cuff pressurizes, the
Cuff Inflation Meter will show on the display screen. It
is normal for the cuff to feel very tight.
NOTE: To stop inflation at any time, press START
5. Remain still and refrain from talking or moving during reading.
NOTE: If a reading is not correctly detected, the device will start to
automatically re-inflate.
About 1cm
or 0.4"
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

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6. After the cuff is fully inflated, it will automatically start to deflate and
symbol will appear to indicate that measurement is in progress. Once
the pulse is detected, the symbol will flash with each pulse beat.
7. When measurement is complete, the
systolic and diastolic pressure and pulse
rate readings are displayed. The cuff
will automatically deflate completely,
releasing any remaining air.
8. If memory button is pressed when the
measurement result is displayed, the
reading is not memorized.
9. Press the START button once to turn off power. The device has an
automatic power-down feature which turns off power automatically one
minute after measurement is obtained.
For the most useful blood pressure history, we recommend that you record the
date and time after each measurement. The most accurate history relies not on a
single or sporadic readings, but on a consistent monitoring pattern over time.
NOTE: If you have poor blood circulation in winter
(especially when your hands and wrists are cold), you may
not get a blood pressure measurement.
SYSTOLIC
DIASTOLIC
PULSE
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

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The UB-351 Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate
measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The Irregular Heartbeat
symbol will appear in the display window in the event an Irregular
Heartbeat has occurred during measurement. An irregular heartbeat is defined
as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals
during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you relax, remain
still and refrain from talking during measurements.
NOTE: We recommend contacting your physician if you see this
symbol frequently.
ABOUT AVERAGE READING
The UB-351 provides an average blood pressure
reading based on the total measurements stored in
memory. When taking a measurement, the average
blood pressure reading will appear and the number
of measurements stored in memory will flash several
times before the cuff begins to inflate. The average
blood pressure reading will also appear briefly when
you recall the measurements stored in memory.
NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS STORED IN MEMORY
AVERAGE
WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT

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The Pressure Rating
Indicator™ is a feature which
provides a snapshot of your
blood pressure classification
based on your measurements.
This will let you quickly
know what your blood
pressure readings mean. Each
segment of the bar indicator
corresponds to the Seventh
Report of the Joint National
Committee (JNC7) on
Prevention, Evaluation and
Treatment of High Blood
Pressure from the National
Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003. For a more detailed
look at this blood pressure classification, please refer to “Assessing
High Blood Pressure” on page E-10.
The indicator displays a segment, based on the current measurement,
corresponding to the JNC7 Classification.
NOTE: Due to other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking,
etc.) in addition to your blood pressure measurement, the
Pressure Rating Indicator is approximate. Please consult with your
physician for interpretation and diagnosis of your blood pressure
measurements.
NOTE: Residents outside of the United States (e.g.. Canada and
Mexico) should refer to the WHO Classification Table on page
E-11 for assessment of their blood pressure measurement.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™