Omron HEM-431C User manual

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Instruction Manual
MANUAL INFLATION
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
Model HEM-431 C
HEM-431C-xxxx 1601017-5 A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Introduction                                      2
Know Your Unit                                    3
Battery Installation/Replacement                           3
A Few Words About Blood Pressure                        4, 5
Care and Maintenance                                 5
A Few Suggestions Before Blood Pressure Measurement              6
How To Apply The Arm Cuff                              7
How To Take A Reading                                8
Error Indicators                                  9, 10
Limited One Year Warranty                             11
Specications                                    12
Thank you for purchasing the Omron HEM-431C Manual Ination Blood Pressure Monitor
This easy-to-use monitor quickly detects your blood pressure and pulse measurements
and displays them on a clear digital panel
Your new HEM-431C features an easy-to-squeeze ination bulb that allows you to quickly
ll the cuff with air Stop pumping and the cuff deates automatically Error indicators alert
you to incorrect procedures and an automatic power-off function conserves battery
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the Omron HEM-431
C Manual Ination Blood Pressure Monitor. For specic information on your own
blood pressure, CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

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KNOW YOUR UNIT
BATTERY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
1 Slide battery cover off in direction of arrow
2 Install one 9 volt size battery so + (positive) and -(negative)
polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as
indicated
3 Replace the battery cover
4 If the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display, replace
the battery A long-life alkaline battery is recommended
5 Remove the battery if the monitor will not be used for an
extended period of time
Low
Battery
Indicator
Systolic
Blood Pressure Display
On/Off
Button
Air Pressure
Release Button
Air Jack
Ination Bulb
Ination
Bulb Hose
Cuff House
Air Jack
Arm Cuff
Cuff Tab
Diastolic
Blood Pressure/Pulse Display

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
Blood pressure is the force on the walls of your blood vessels
as blood ows through them
Your heart is like a pump When it contracts, pressure
increases (systolic pressure)
When your heart relaxes blood pres-sure decreases (diastolic
pressure)
When a doctor takes your blood pressure, he or she measures
both your systolic and diastolic pressures and records them
as numbers
The more difcult it is for your blood to ow through your blood vessels, the higher both
numbers will be When blood pressure is consistently above normal it is called hypertension
(high blood pressure)
Your blood pressure changes constantly Blood pressure changes from day to day and minute
to minute according to your body’s needs
One or two readings will not determine your normal blood pressure It is very important to take
regular, daily measurements and to keep accurate records In partnership with your doctor,
an accurate record of your blood pressure over a period of time can be a valuable aid in
diagnosing and preventing potential health problems

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the following Blood Pressure
Classication This classication, however, is only a general guideline because blood
pressure varies from person to person according to age, weight, and health status
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN TO DETERMINE YOUR NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE
WHO Blood Pressure Classication
mmHg
Hypertension
Borderline
Normal
NOTE: There is not a universally accepted denition of hypotension (low blood pressure),
but a systolic pressure below 99 mm Hg is usually regarded as hypotension
90
140
Systolic
Diastollic
160 mmHg
95

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A FEW SUGGESTIONS BEFORE
BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

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HOW TO APPLY THE CUFF

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HOW TO TAKE A READING

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ERROR INDICATORS

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ERROR INDICATORS