MABIS SmartRead 04-235-001 Manual

Guidebook
SmartRead®Wrist-styled
Digital Blood Pressure Monitor
with Memory
Model 04-235-001
Please read this guidebook completely
before operating this unit.
MABIS
.
THCARE INC
HEAL
™

Limited Lifetime Warranty
This MABIS Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing
defects for the life of the original registered purchaser under normal use. This
limited warranty does not apply to use in any clinical or commercial applications.
If the unit fails to operate during the lifetime of the original registered purchaser,
return it postage prepaid along with $5.00 for return shipping and insurance to:
MABIS Healthcare Inc., Attn: Repair Department, 28690 N. Ballard Drive, Lake
Forest, IL 60045. If MABIS Healthcare determines that the unit failed to operate
due to a manufacturing defect, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of
MABIS Healthcare. Repair or replacement of the unit is the sole remedy under
this limited warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from
state to state. As a condition of this warranty, the enclosed warranty registration
card must be completed and sent to us within 10 days of the purchase date.
This Limited Warranty constitutes MABIS Healthcare’s only responsibility and
obligation to repair and/or replace materials or components. We make no other
express or implied warranties, arising by operation of law or otherwise, or any
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose whether or
not the use or purpose has been disclosed to MABIS Healthcare in specifications,
drawings or otherwise, and whether or not MABIS Healthcare’s products are
specifically designed and/or manufactured by MABIS Healthcare for the buyer’s
use or purposes, except for the limited warranty stated above. MABIS will not be
responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
or other loss, including, but not limited to, damage to or loss of other property or
equipment and personal injuries, whether to purchaser or others. MABIS shall in
no event be liable to the purchaser for any amount in excess of the cost of repair
and/or replacement of the unit.
MABIS
.
THCARE INC
HEAL
™
MABIS Healthcare
28690 N. Ballard Drive • Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-680-6811 • FAX [phone] • www.mabis.net

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Identification & Caution . . . . . . . 3
General Blood Pressure Information . . . . 4-6
Important Information Before Use . . . . . . 7
Battery Installation/Replacement . . . . . . 8
Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff . . . . . 9
Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading . . . 10-11
Recalling Measurements in Memory . . . . 12
Description of Display Symbols . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sample Blood Pressure Log . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
Index
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To achieve the maximum benefit from your blood pressure monitor,
we recommend that you first consult with your physician or trained
health care professional.
Thank you for purchasing a MABIS Automatic Wrist Digital Blood
Pressure Monitor. With proper care and use, your monitor will provide
you with many years of reliable readings.
The method of measurement that your Automatic Wrist Monitor uses
is called the oscillometric method. The monitor detects your blood’s
movement through the artery in your wrist and converts the move-
ments into a digital reading. The oscillometric method does not require
a stethoscope, making the monitor easy-to-use. The preformed cuff
requires little effort to apply and is comfortable to wear.
Clinical research has proven a direct relationship between blood
pressure in the wrist and blood pressure in the arm. Because the
arteries in the wrist and the arm are connected, changes in wrist
blood pressure reflect changes in arm blood pressure. Frequent wrist
blood pressure measurements will provide you and your physician
with an accurate indication of change in your true blood pressure.
People with severe hypertension, severe arterialsclerosis, or severe
diabetes, should consult their physician about monitoring blood pressure
at the wrist.
Blood pressure readings determined with this device are equivalent to
measurements obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope
auscultation method, within the limits prescribed by the American National
Standard for Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers.
Introduction
2

Product Identification & Caution
3
Caution
While taking a measurement, you can stop
the inflation or deflation process of the cuff
at any time by pressing the Power button.
LCD Display Wrist Cuff
Battery
Cover
Power
Button
Memory
Button

What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure that is exerted by blood flowing against the
walls of the blood vessels throughout your body.
Your heart, which is the center of the circulatory system, provides the force
for the blood to flow or circulate. When your heart contracts or beats, the
blood is forced through the blood vessels increasing the pressure. This is the
highest pressure in the cycle or what is referred to as SYSTOLIC BLOOD
PRESSURE. In between beats, your heart relaxes and your blood pressure
decreases. This is referred to as DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE.
This complete series of events which occurs in a single heartbeat is known
as the CARDIAC CYCLE.
Your MABIS Automatic Wrist Monitor will automatically read your blood
pressure and display both systolic and diastolic readings on the screen.
Your systolic will be positioned as the upper number and the diastolic
reading will be the lower number.
(systolic)
120/80
(diastolic)
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters (mm) of Mercury (Hg) and is
generally recorded with the systolic pressure (120) listed first and the
diastolic pressure (80) listed second. The numbers are typically separated
by a slash mark (/ ) as shown above.
Both pressure readings, the SYSTOLIC and the DIASTOLIC, are necessary
for a physician to evaluate the status of a patient’s blood pressure.
Please contact your physician for specific information regarding your own
blood pressure.
General Blood Pressure Information
4

What Influences Blood Pressure?
Many factors such as genetics, age, sex, altitude, physical
activity, anxiety, muscular development, certain medications or
even the time of day can influence blood pressure. Influences
such as sleep or relaxation decreases blood pressure, while
anxiety or exercise increases blood pressure.
Why Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home?
A visit to a physician’s office can be a stressful situation
for a patient. And, anxiety is a known factor in raising blood
pressure. This temporary occurrence of elevated blood
pressure at the physician’s office is commonly referred
to as “white coat syndrome”.
Whether or not you experience “white coat syndrome”, home
blood pressure monitoring provides you with the opportunity
to supplement your physician’s office measurements. These
home readings, when taken over a period of time, can show
an accurate indication of change. Furthermore, your records
can assist your physician in evaluating your health and
in making important decisions in the diagnosis and treatment
of your condition. Because of this, it is important to take
consistent, daily measurements of your blood pressure.
The variations in your individual readings should only be
interpreted by your physician or a trained health care
professional.
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6
WHO Blood Pressure Classifications
Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure, regardless of
age, have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO)
as shown in the following chart.
Reference Material: Investigation into Adult Diseases Report
by the Ministry of Health and Social Security, 1971.
This chart is only a general guideline. Please contact your
physician to determine your NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE.
Variations in Blood Pressure
Blood pressure can be influenced by many factors. This change can
occur from moment to moment. Normally, blood pressure is lowest
during the sleeping period and rises during the day. The graph below
represents the variations in blood pressure shown over a day with
measurements taken every 5 minutes.
The dotted line represents
the sleep period. The rise
in blood pressure at 1 PM
(A in the graph) corresponds
to a stressful occurrence
and at 7 PM ( B in the
graph) a period of exercise.
Hypertense
Pressure Type
mmHg
160
140
mmHg
95
90
Systolic Blood Pressure
Diastolic Blood
Pressure
Normal Blood
Pressure Type
Borderline
Type
12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
AMPM Time
Blood Pressure (mmHg)
I I
II
I
III
I
I
I
I I III
I
I
I
I I I I I
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1. Blood pressure measurements should only be interpreted by a physician
or a trained health care professional who is familiar with your medical history.
Through regular use of this device and recording of your measurements, you
can keep your physician informed of the changes in your blood pressure.
2. Perform your measurement in a quite place. You should be seated in a
relaxed position.
3. Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical
activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading. If you are exhibiting signs of
stress, avoid taking your measurement until the feeling subsides.
4. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading.
5. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere with the cuff
placement.
6. Apply the cuff to the proper position on the left wrist. The unit should be
located on the inside of your left wrist with the digital display panel in view.
7. Keep the monitor stable during measurement to achieve an accurate reading.
Remain still; do not talk during the measurement.
8. Record your daily blood pressure and pulse readings on a chart.
9. Take your readings at the same time, each day (or as recommended by your
physician) to get an accurate indication of change in your true blood pressure.
10.Wait a minimum of 15 minutes between readings to allow for the blood
vessels to return to normal. The wait time may vary depending on your
individual physiological characteristics.
11.Although such cases are rare, for those with an extremely weak pulse or
irregular pulse, errors may result which prevent proper measurement.
If abnormal variations are noticed, consult with your physician or trained
healthcare physician.
12.This device is intended for adult use.
While taking a measurement, you can stop the inflation or deflation process
of the cuff at any time by pressing the power button.
Important Information Before Use

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1. Slide battery cover off . Fig.1.
2. Making sure the battery polarity
is correct, install the lower battery.
3. Next, install the upper battery.
Fig. 2.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Note: The batteries in your monitor
will need to be replaced when the
Low Battery indicator appears on
the display . Replace the batteries
with two new “AAA” alkaline
batteries.
We recommend that you remove
the batteries if the unit will not be
used for an extended period of time.
Battery Installation/Replacement
Fig. 1
Fig. 2