Omron R5-I User manual

Instruction Manual R5-I Fully automatic blood pressure monitor for measurement on the wrist
Gebrauchsanweisung R5-I Vollautomatisches Blutdruckmeßgerät zur Messung am Handgelenk
Gebruiksaanwijzing R5-I Volledig automatische bloeddrukmeter voor de pols
Manuel d'instructions R5-I Tensiomètre entièrement automatique pour prise de mesure au poignet
Manual de instrucciones R5-I Aparato completamente automático para medir la presión arterial en la muñeca
Manuale di instruzioni R5-I Misuratore della pressione per il polso completamente automatico
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•Do not move the arm on which you are taking the measurement. Do not talk.
• Please avoid measuring your blood pressure while you are on a vehicle
because your body will move.
• Allow an interval of at least three minutes between two successive mea-
surements, as otherwise a congestion of blood will occur which may
distort the readings. Always remove the cuff between readings.
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Description of the monitor
Contents
This blood pressure monitor fulfils the requirements of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical
Device Directive). It also conforms to the European standard EN 1060, Non-invasive Sphygmo-
manometers, Part 1: General Requirements and Part 3: Additional Requirements for Electro-
mechanical Blood Pressure Measuring Systems.
Dear Customer ,
Thank you for putting your confidence in OMRON products, which are known for their relia-
bility and advanced technology. We hope that you will be fully satisfied with your new blood
pressure monitor. Before using it, please read the instructions in this manual carefully.
We wish you all the best for the future and especially for your health!
Description of the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important instructions for obtaining meaningful blood pressure readings . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How to measure your blood pressure
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Possible faults, their causes and rectificati
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Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General information about high blood pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -11
Important instructions for obtaining meaningful blood
pressure readings
• Avoid eating and drinking (alcohol), smoking, sport and taking medicines
before measuring your blood pressure, as these activities influence your
blood pressure values.
• Before you start, sit comfortably on a chair and relax. Measurement must be
carried out calmly and without rushing. It is recommended to check your
blood pressure at least twice a day, once in the morning after getting up and
once in the evening after work.
•You must bare your wrist before applying the cuff. Important: avoid con-
stricting the blood flow if you push up your sleeve.
The OMRON R5-I is a compact, fully automatic wrist blood pressure monitor. Operating on the
oscillometric principle, it measures your blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly from the
wrist. This means the monitor detects the pressure in your artery and converts the information
into a digital reading. This monitor does not require an inflation bulb or stethoscope, so measure-
ments are easy to obtain.
OMRON R5-I uses a new measurement principle. Measuring is carried our during controlled
inflation. It contains an intelligent system for controlled inflation, known as "Intellisense".
This is an advanced method of oscillometric measurement. No pre-setting or re-inflation is
necessary.
OMRON R5-I memorises your last 21 measurements. The cuff fits wrist circumferences from
13.5 cm to 21.5 cm.
Maintenance and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Important:
•R5-I Blood pressure measurements are not possible in cases of severe
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
• The pulse display is not suitable for measuring the frequency of cardiac
pacemakers.
• Please be sure to wrap the cuff around your wrist before starting.
Furthermore, do not inflate the cuff without wrapping it round your wrist.
•Do not use a portable phone near this unit. This unit may operate erroneous-
ly.
Please remember:
Self-measurement is not the same as medical treatment! You should
never change the dose of medicines prescribed by your doctor .
• If you suffer from disorders of heart rhythm (arrhythmia), you should consult
your doctor before using this blood pressure monitor. In certain cases the
oscillometric measuring method may produce incorrect readings or no read-
ings at all.
• Pregnant women should only measure their own blood pressure in consul-
tation with their doctor, since the readings may be changed by pregnancy.
Inserting the batteries
Open the battery compartment on the
right-hand side of the monitor by push-
ing the cover outwards, applying gentle
pressure.
When inserting the batteries, make
sure that the +/- poles agree with the
symbols in the battery compartment.
Use two identical 1.5 V batteries (type
LR03 alkaline).
If you do not intend to use the monitor
for a prolonged period, you should
remove the batteries.
If the ( ) symbol appears, or if the display remains blank when you
switch the monitor on, please change both batteries. Only use new, high-
quality alkaline batteries.
In some rare cases there are people where this measuring method does
not work due to physical structure. In such cases OMRON recomends to
consult a doctor.
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Systolic Blood
Pressure Display
Time Setting Button
START/STOP
Button
Battery Cover
Wrist Cuff
Memory Call Button
Diastolic Blood Pressure
/ Pulse Display
Holding the O/I button down may shorten batterie life. To avoid pressure
on the button when transporting or storing, use the case.
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Set the year, month, date,
and time.
Press the Time Setting button
with something having a sharp
point (such as ball-point pen)
while the power is off.
¥ "0:00" or the current time (when
the time is already set) is
displayed. (If you insert batteries
for the first time after purchasing
this monitor, the display will flash.)
1.Set the "Year".
Press the Time Setting button
again.
¥ "2000" (year) is displayed with
flashing.
¥ Press the Memory Call button and
set the number representing the
"Year"
2. Set the "Month".
Press the Time Setting button.
¥ " / 1" (month representing January in this case)
is displayed with flashing.
¥ Press the Memory Call button and set the
number representing the "Month".
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DIA
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Time Setting
Button
Memory Call
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3. Set the "Date".
Press the Time Setting button.
• " / 1 " (date) is displayed with
flashing.
• Press the Memory Call button and
set the number representing the
"Date".
4. In the same manner ,
set the "Hour" and
"Minute".
5. Lastly, the correct time can be set by
pressing the time Setting button
according to the time signal when
signal when " :00" is displayed.
• The current time is displayed and
the time setting is completed.
If you measure blood pressure without setting the date and time, blood
pressure values will be saved with the incorrect date and time. When you
use this monitor for the first time, or after taking out batteries for a long
period of time, be sure to adjust the date and time, then use the monitor.
After battery replacement, confirm the time first, then use the monitor. If
batteries are removed for more than one minute, you must reset the time.
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Fitting the cuf f
10 - 15mm
Place the cuff on your left wrist with
your thumb pointing up. Align the edge
of the cuff as shown in the diagram.
Place the wrist cuff on bare skin.
Keep it clear of your clothing but do
not roll up your sleeve.
Hold the bottom part of the cuff as
shown in the diagram and wrap it
around your wrist while pulling so
that it fits comfortably.
If the cuff is not fitted comfortably and
firmly, correct measurement is not
possible.
The remaining part of the wrist cuff
can be conveniently folded back out
of the way.
If your finger
touches the
shoulder, it is
the right level.
(1) Take a correct posture so
that the wrist cuff is at the
same level as the heart
(height of a nipple).
(2) Be sure to sit on a chair
and take a correct posture.
(4) Wrap the wrist cuff snugly.
(3) Relax yourself
by releasing
the tension
from shoulder
and arm.
To measure on the right wrist
Measurement can also be made on
the right wrist. Fit as shown in the
diagram.
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If a measuring error has occurred, this is indicated by or .Please refer to
the instructions.
When you press the ON/OFF (O/I) but-
ton, all the symbols on the display light
up briefly. This serves to check the dis-
play. Then all the symbols go out and
the air release symbol ( ) begins to
flash. When the symbol ( ) appears,
the monitor is ready and begins the
measurement.
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DIA mmHg
PULSE/min
Your blood pressure is measured during
inflation, so it is important not to move.
Sit still and do not move your wrist! Do
not talk! Do not touch the monitor while
it is measuring.
The monitor inflates the cuff and the
measurement is taken within approx.
30 seconds.
Once the arrow appears in the display the
measurement is finished and deflation of
the cuff takes place.
After this the systolic and diastolic blood
pressure is shown, alternating with the
pulse reading. This reading will be stored
in the memory.
Display of pulse rate
Alternating
display
Display of measurement results
Measurement of blood pressure is now complete. Press the O/I button to
turn power off.
Should you forget to turn off the power, it will turn itself off automatically after
2 minutes. The previous reading will remain in the memory even if the batteries
run down or are replaced.
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If you wish to repeat the measurement, you should remove the cuff for at least
3 minutes because if you take the next measurement immediately, a slight blood
congestion may occur wich can lead to incorrect measurements or an error
message.
Keep a record of your measurements. In this way both you and your doctor will
have an accurate overview of your blood pressure situation.
Wrist blood pressure is measured at the different region from the usual brachial
blood pressure measurement and may show slightly different value. In many
cases, the difference between the wrist and the brachial blood pressures can be
up to –10 mmHg both for the systolic and the diastolic pressures for the healthy
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Memory function
The measured and displayed blood pressure and pulse values are auto-
matically stored in the memory.
The memory can store the values of up to 21 measurements.
The values measured for more than 21 times will be automatically stored in
the memory, but the values measured most previously will be erased.
The measured values stored in the memory will not be erased even when
the batteries are replaced.
How to recall previous measured values from the memory
By pushing the memory button, you can recall and display the measured
values from the memory starting from the previous measured value. This
When you push the MEMORY Button "M", if there is any measured value
stored in the memory, M1 indicating the lat-
est memory, the systolic and the diastolic
blood pressures and the pulse are displayed
alternatively.
In order to recall the values measured previ-
ously, push the MEMORY Button "M" again.
If there is no measured value in the memory,
the display shown to the right is indicated
when the MEMORYButton "M" is pushed.
is possible after measurement or directly when device is switched off.
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DIA mmHg
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DIA mmHg
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DIA mmHg
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How to erase the memory
All the measured values stored in the memory can be erased simul-
taneously by operating the Buttons as follows:
While the ( ) symbol is displayed, push
the MEMORY "M" and the START Buttons
simultaneously and keep on pushing them.
After two seconds, the display shown to the
right is indicated and the measured values
stored in the memory will be erased.
The presently measured values displayed with the ( ) symbol are also
erased.
Because this monitor can store the measured values, you can measure
even while you are out, then recall and use the results after returning
home.
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Possible faults, their causes and rectification
Maintenance and storage
• For cleaning the monitor, only use a soft, slightly moistened cloth. Do not
use petrol, thinners or similar solvents!
• Stains on the cuff can be removed by carefully wiping with a moist cloth and
soap. Do not wash the cuff!
• Protect your blood pressure monitor against vibrations and do not leave it in
a place where temperatures are extremely low (below
-20°C) or extremely high (above +60°C).
• Do not use your monitor at very low (below 10 °C) or very high (above
40 °C) temperatures.
• Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself. If a defect occurs, consult
OMRON Customer Service or seek the advice of your authorised dealer or
chemist.
• If the cuff needs to be replaced, have this done by an authorised expert.
Faults and their possible causes
Incorrect measurement is
indicated by E, EE or
E A correct reading was not possi-
ble because measurement was
impaired by movement or
speaking, or owing to a very
weak arterial pulse. Possibly the
cuff was also not fitted correctly.
The cuff pressure does not rise
even though the pump motor
can be heard.
The batteries are weak or
exhausted.
Rectification
Repeat the measurement keeping
perfectly still. Do not move your arm
or hand and do not talk.
Attach the cuff so that it fits closely.
Check that the cuff is firmly fitted to
the monitor. Contact supplier or
Fit two new LR03 alkaline batteries.
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Faults and their possible causes
The blood pressure values dis-
played are extremely low or high,
or they are implausible.
Rectification
Refer to the instructions and then
repeat the measurement.
OMRON distributor for repair.
The display does not light up when
you press the ON/OFF button.
1. The batteries have run down.
2. The +/- poles of the batteries are
the wrong way round.
3. The battery compartment is dirty.
1. Fit 2 new batteries.
2. Insert the batteries correctly, as
shown by the symbols in the bat-
tery compartment.
3. Clean the battery compartment
with a dry cloth.
Disposal of this product and used batteries should be carried
out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal
of electronic products.
In some rare cases there are people where this measuring method does not
work due to physical structure. In such cases OMRON recommends to con-
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Technical data
Type: OMRON R5-I
Display: Digital LCD
Measuring range: Blood pressure: 40-280 mmHg
Pulse: 40 - 200 beats/minute
Accuracy: Blood pressure: +/- 3 mmHg
Pulse: +/-5% of display reading
Inflation: Automatic by electric pump
Deflation: Automatic rapid deflation system
Pressure detection: Pressure sensor (semiconductor)
Measuring method: Oscillometric
Memory: 21 measurements
Power supply: 2 x 1.5 V alkaline batteries (LR03) AAA
Battery life: New batteries will last for approx.
400 measurements
Weight excl. cuff: approx. 65 gr, incl. batteries
Outer dimensions: approx. 5.8 cm(W) x 4.9 cm(H) x 3.2 cm(I)
Wrist circumference: approx. 13.5 cm to 21.5 cm
Accessories: Instruction manual, 2 alkaline batteries,
Note: Subject to technical modification without prior
notice.
EU-representative: OMRON Healthcare Europe B.V.
WEGALAAN 57
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= Type B
Operating temperature/ +10°C to +40°C
humidity: 30% to max. 85% relative humidity
Storage temperature/ -20°C to +60°C
humidity: 10 to max. 95% RH
The accuracy of this blood pressure monitor has been carefully tested and
is designed for a long service life. It is generally recommended to have the
monitor inspected every two years to ensure correct functioning and accura-
cy. Please consult your authorised dealer or the OMRON Customer Service
at the address given on the packaging/ attached literature.
Calibration
OMRON considers, due to high company quality standards, the main unit as a non-
serviceable part because of the necessity of proper calibration after replacement of
high tech components.
The batteries and cuff for this product are available as accessories at your local
retailer.
Spare parts & accessories
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General information about blood pressure
Classification of Blood Pressure by the World Health
Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society of
Hypertension (ISH) developed the Blood Pressure Classification shown in
the Figure. (This classification is made based on the blood pressure values
measured by sitting on the chair in the outpatient department of hospital.)
Moderate hypertension
Mild hypertension
Normal blood
pressure
Optimal blood
Severe hypertension
Normal systolic value
(target value)
pressure
180
Systolic blood pressure
(mmHg)
Diastolic
blood
pressure
(mmHg)
According to the blood pressure classification by the WHO/ISH*
(revised in 1999) *ISH: International Society of Hypertension
160
140
130
120
80 85 90 100 110
Pulmonary
capillary
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Left atrium
Arteriole
Left ventricle
Arteriole
Pulmonary artery
Vena cava
Venule
Right ventricle
Venule
Capillary
Right atrium
The blood circulation is responsible for supplying the body with oxygen. Blood
pressure is the pressure exerted on the arteries when the blood flows through
them.
The higher blood pressure value (=systolic pressure or top value) signifies the
blood pressure produced by contraction of the heart muscle and subsequent
pumping of blood into the arterial system.
* There is no universally accepted definition of hypotension. However,
those having the systolic pressure below 100 mmHg are assumed as
hypotension.
The lower blood pressure value (=diastolic pressure or lower value) represents
the blood pressure produced by the relaxation phase of the heart muscle, during
wich blood flows back into the heart.
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Health and blood pressure
When people are aged, the cases of hypertensoin increase noticeably.
aging, deterioration of blood vessels proceeds.
se, cholesterol (LDL) sticks
Hypertension promotes arterial sclerosis, which causes dangerous
bral apoplexy or myocardial infarction to occur
blood pressures are at a
and minute to minute. Measurement of blood pressures is an essential
factor for our daily health management.
Furthermore, with the
In addition, due to obesity and lack of exerci
to blood vessels, causing the elasticity of the vessels to decrease.
diseases such as cere
more easily. Therefore, we must know if our
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Measuring your own blood pressure daily enables you to recognize high blood
pressure at an early stage and obtain medical treatment.
The oscillometric method of measurement determines your blood pressure by
measuring the pressure fluctuations (oscillations) caused by the pulse waves.
Since your blood pressure fluctuates during the course of the day (see graph)
, you should always measure it at the same time each day to ensure that
the measurements are genuinely comparable. At the doctor s surgery, ner-
vousness and tenseness may cause your blood pressure values to be
higher than with normal measurement at home. This is known as „White Coat
Hypertension“.
Example: Fluctuations within a day
(Patient: male, 35 years old)
50
100
150
200
mmHg
612 18 24
Time of
day
Upper curve: systolic blood pressure
Lower curve: diastolic blood pressure
High blood pressure can go unnoticed for a long time, since it does not cause
noticeable symptoms. The following are all possible causes of abnormally high
blood pressure:
• Overweight
•High cholesterol level
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Stress and emotional upsat
• Excessive consumption of salt
• Lack of physical exercise
•Genetic/hereditary predisposition
• Underlying illnesses, such as kidney disorders or endocrine disturbance
If your blood pressure reaches upper values of 140 - 160 mmHg and lower
values of 90 - 95 mmHg in repeated measurements over several days, you
should consult your doctor for a detailed medical examination. You can assist
the treatment prescribed by your doctor in the following ways:
• Losing weight and lowering your cholesterol level by reducing the calories
and fat content in your diet. In particular, you should cut down on animal
fats and eat more fruit and vegetables.
• Reducing your alcohol consumption.
• Reducing your intake of salt: the German League for Combatting High
Blood Pressure recommends that a healthy diet should not contain more
than 6 grams of salt per day (i.e. one teaspoon) on average.
•Reducing your nicotine consumption.
• Regular outdoor exercise.
• Measuring your own blood pressure
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