OBS t+ User manual

PROHIBIT ICH
Patient Information Manual

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Doc Ref: 001-2027-LMAN3 Version: R1, Issue Date: 12 MAR 2018
Trademarks: t+ Medical® is a registered trade mark of OBS Medical Ltd.

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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................. 4
Indications..............................................................................................4
Welcome to t+ blood pressure ..............................................................4
How does t+ blood pressure work?.......................................................5
Why should I use t+ blood pressure? ....................................................6
When should I not use t+ blood pressure?............................................6
Caution...................................................................................................6
Getting Started .......................................................................... 7
Set up instructions .................................................................................7
Bluetooth Hub........................................................................................8
Blood Pressure Meter............................................................................9
Blood Pressure Cuffs..............................................................................9
Taking a blood pressure reading............................................................9
Troubleshooting and Support................................................... 11
Description of maintenance ................................................................11
Storage instructions.............................................................................11
Troubleshooting – Blood Pressure Meter............................................12
Troubleshooting – Bluetooth Hub .......................................................13
t+ blood pressure support ...................................................................14
Oxford contact information.................................................................14
T+ contact information ........................................................................14

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Introduction
Indications
The t+ blood pressure is intended for periodically recording blood
pressure readings for the purpose of improving blood pressure
management.
The t+ blood pressure provides real-time readings, graphs, and
trends directly to healthcare professionals. It is intended to be
used in the home to aid you to monitor your blood pressure in
between hospital visits.
The t+ blood pressure is available only through healthcare
professionals.
Welcome to t+ blood pressure
t+ blood pressure is a simple tool to help you and your health care
professional keep track of your blood pressure in between hospital
visits. This means they can spot any changes and track any trends
as they happen.

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How does t+ blood pressure work?
t+ blood pressure uses a Bluetooth Hub and a blood pressure
meter (with Bluetooth) to safely and securely send information
about your blood pressure directly to health care professionals.
The information about your blood pressure is automatically sent to
health care professionals who can look at it on their computer.
It is really simple for you to use, all you have to do is put the blood
pressure cuff on your arm and press the Start button.
You take your blood
pressure at home using
the Blood Pressure
monitor (with Bluetooth)
Healthcare
professionals are then
able to see your
readings via a secure
web site
The readings are
automatically
transmitted via
Bluetooth to the
Bluetooth Hub and
onto the t+ System
Servers

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Why should I use t+ blood pressure?
You will have been specifically chosen by your healthcare
professional to use this equipment and advised by them how to
use it.
Through the use of t+ blood pressure, both you and your
healthcare professional will have a much greater insight into your
health. It will help you both monitor your condition more closely.
When should I not use t+ blood pressure?
You should not use t+ blood pressure if you feel unwell before,
during or after taking your blood pressure. Please inform your
healthcare professional.
Caution
Please read all the instructions provided in this user guide, and
ensure you are confident using the equipment. If you need any
additional help using the equipment please speak to your
healthcare professional.
This equipment is intended only to be used by the person it was
supplied to and must only be used as instructed.

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Getting Started
You will have been specifically chosen by your healthcare
professional to use this equipment and advised by them how to
use it.
Set up instructions
You will have received:
*Other cuff sizes are available please discuss with your healthcare professional
Blood pressure meter and
medium sized cuff *
Bluetooth Hub
A t+ blood pressure
Patient user guide

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Bluetooth Hub
You have been issued a Bluetooth Hub that will automatically send
your blood pressure readings directly to healthcare professional to
monitor your progress.
For the blood pressure monitor to transmit readings to the
Bluetooth Hub, they need to be within a 10 meter range of each
other, so where possible please try to use your blood pressure
monitor in the same room as the Bluetooth Hub.
The Bluetooth Hub will come with a mains charger. Please plug the
mains charger into a socket as soon as you get home. We would
recommend leaving the Bluetooth Hub plugged in and switched
on at all times.
Once plugged in, the three indication lights will
illuminate for 10 seconds then go off.
Then one or more indication lights will illuminate
as follows:
Green Light (Status)
oIntermittent flashing – the hub is trying to connect to the
secure t+ servers
oWhen permanently illuminated – the hub is now
connected to secure t+ servers
Blue Light (Bluetooth)
oWhen illuminated – the BP Meter is transmitting readings
to the Bluetooth Hub
Red Light (Memory)

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oWhen illuminated – the BP Readings have been stored
awaiting transmission when connected
Blood Pressure Meter
You have been issued with a home digital blood pressure monitor
as part of PROHIBIT - ICH.
It is important that only you use the BP monitor.
Please do not allow anyone else to use the machine or interfere
with the equipment.
The purpose of this is to try and make sure that your blood
pressure (BP) is well controlled.
Blood Pressure Cuffs
Your healthcare professional will advise you on which arm we
would like you to measure and provide you with the appropriate
size of cuff for your arm.
Taking a blood pressure reading
Your healthcare professional will instruct you on how to use the
home BP monitor either in the clinic or at home where facilities
exist.
Please refer to the below instructions for further information.
When to take your readings
Set 1 – as soon after wakening as possible
Set 2 – mid-day or early afternoon
Set 3 – just before you go to bed

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Blood pressure varies in everyone throughout the day. Having a
mid-day reading better informs your healthcare professionals’
management of your blood pressure.
At each sitting we would like you to measure your blood pressure
3 times.
You should allow a couple of minutes in between each of the 3
blood pressure measurements.
If you wish to take your blood pressure more frequently, please
ensure that this is in addition to the above schedule, not instead of
it.
How to take your readings
For the best results:
•Please rest for a few minutes prior to taking your readings.
•All measurements should be done sitting, at a table if
possible.
•Please always take your blood pressure on the same arm.
•Try not to talk or move whilst the cuff is inflating.