Lloydspharmacy LBPK1 User manual

Blood Pressure
Monitor
User Manual
Model LBPK1

Introduction 2
Parts 3
Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor 4-6
Using your Blood Pressure Monitor 7-11
Interpretation of Blood Pressure (BP) Results 12
Additional Information on Blood Pressure 13
Specification 14
Abnormality & Troubleshooting 15-16
Maintenance 17
Warranty 18
Blood Pressure Record Table 19
Content
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Thank you for purchasing and using the Lloydspharmacy Fully Automatic Blood
Pressure Monitor.
This monitor is an easy to use and accurate way to measure your blood pressure.
Before you start, it is important that you read this user manual.
Blood pressure testing is easy. To get the most out of this product,
please follow our recommendations on the next page.
•Setting up your Fully Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
•Your first test
•How to test
•What your results mean
We hope you will be satisfied with your Fully Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Lloydspharmacist or healthcare professional.
Introduction
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Parts
low battery
deflate to measure (deflate air in cuff)
inflate to measure
Systolic
Diastolic
Cuff
(not included)
Memory
LCD
Rubber tubule plug
Start
Memo
Rubber tubule
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Loading Batteries
a.Open the battery cover on the base of the monitor.
b.Insert four“AAA”batteries,observing correct polarity.
c.Close the battery door.
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Non-rechargeablebatteriesare notto berecharged.
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Exhausted batteries are tobe removedfrom the monitor.
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The supply terminals arenottobe short circuited.
•Do not mixoldand newbatteriesordifferenttypes of
batteries.Do not use rechargeable batteries.Only batteries
of the same orequivalenttypeas recommendedare tobe
used.Batteries mustbe handledwithcareunder adult
supervision.Ifbatteriesleak andcome into contactwith skin
or eyes,wash immediately withcopious amountsof water.
Connecting theCuff
a.Insert the plug end of the rubber tubule firmly into
the cuff socket located on the front of the monitor
to ensure there is no air leakage.
Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor
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Replacing Batteries
•When the LCD screen displays‘low battery’
new batteries must be inserted immediately
to ensure accurate results.
•Please dispose of batteries according to battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
b.The cuff should be ready to use.Ensure that the end is passed
through the metal loop and the hook and loop fastening is facing
outwards.NOTE:Cuff is supplied separately.

Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor
Putting on the Cuff:
a. Place the cuff 1~2cm above the elbow joint.
Measuring can be done on light clothing such as a shirt or blouse.
However, if you have a weak pulse, it is recommended you test on a bare arm.
Remove any tight or restrictive clothing from your arm. For example,
restriction caused by rolling up shirt sleeve.
b. Place hand on a flat surface with the palm facing up and with the rubber tube
running down the center of the arm.
c.Turn the cuff end outwards and tighten it by pulling it through the metal loop
and pressing the hook surface of the cuff on to the loop surface of the cuff.
To get the correct tightness of the cuff, you should be able to fit two fingers
under the cuff.
Concerned about which arm to use? Please refer to ‘Your first test’ on page 6.
d. Use your free hand to adjust the tightness of the cuff until it is firm.
The cuff can be cleaned by hand with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly with cold water and towel dry.
DO NOT IRON.
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Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor
Your rst test
The British Hypertension Society (BHS) recommends that for your first test you test both your arms.
(Note: Ensure you do not suffer from any medical conditions which will prevent you from having
your blood pressure measured in both arms). This will determine which arm should be used for future
measurements. Take note of your systolic (higher number) reading on both arms. The arm which gives
the higher systolic reading should be used in the future for testing.
Example
Left arm: 132 (systolic)
86 (diastolic)
Right arm: 128 (systolic)
84 (diastolic)
Then use your left arm
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Using your Blood Pressure Monitor
Start
a. We recommend that you carry out your test whilst sitting at a table with both of your feet flat on the floor
(ensuring the cuff is at the same height as your heart).This will place your arm and the monitor in an ideal
position for the best results.
b. Place the cuff on your selected arm (please refer to‘Your first test’ on how to select an arm).
Ensure the cuff is secure. Do not inflate the cuff when it is not wrapped
around the upper arm.
c. Once you are in a comfortable position,press the “memory” button to begin
automatic inflation.
•There are 4 pre-programmed pressurisation values which are set at 187mmHg, 225mmHg, 263mmHg
and 300mmHg.
•When automatic inflation begins,the unit will inflate to 187mmHg.If a pulse is not detected, the unit will continue
to inflate automatically to the next pressurisation level.This will continue to a maximum level of 300mmHg.
•If you feel any discomfort or pain during this time,turn the unit off and remove the cuff immediately.
Consult your local Lloydspharmacist or healthcare professional for advice.
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Using your Blood Pressure Monitor
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Measuring Process
a. Once the cuff has automatically inflated, the LCD screen will display whilst the pressure
is gradually reduced and the monitor takes an automatic measurement.
b.The monitor will beep when the automatic measurement has finished.
•If there is an error or abnormal reading, please refer to the “Abnormality & Troubleshooting” section.

Using your Blood Pressure Monitor
Memory
The memory can store 60 sets of measurements. The results will be automatically stored.
To check the last result, press “Memory” when the monitor is switched on and the most recently stored
result will be displayed.
Press “Memory” continuously to display the previously stored measurements one by one. Once the
memory has been filled with 60 sets of data, the 61st measurement when taken will be stored as the
most recent reading whilst the first reading you took will be automatically deleted.
To delete all stored results, press “Memory” once to memory mode. Press and hold “Memory”
for 3 seconds.All results will be deleted.
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