Proton PHC 888EA User manual

DIGITAL UPPERARM BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR - PHC 888EA
This material had been developed in interest of customer training program
by PROTON Healthcare Ltd. and downloaded from www.protonhealthcare.com
Important information before use of the unit
• Blood pressure measurements should be interpreted by
a physician or trained health professional who is familiar
with your medical history. By using the unit regularly and
recording the results for your physician to interpret, you
keep your physician informed of the continuing trends in
your blood pressure.
• Wrap the cuff snugly around your arm and the cuff must
be at the same level as your heart.
• Do not vibrate the unit during measurement, or the
proper measurement will not be achieved.
• Perform measurement quietly in a relaxed position.
• Do not wrap the cuff over jacket or sweater sleeve, or
measurement cannot be done.
• Keep in mind, that blood pressure naturally varies from
time to time through out the day and also is affected
by lots of different factors such as smoking, alcohol
consumption, medicamentation and physical activity.
• Blood pressure measurement determine with the unit are
equivalent to those 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.
Device description
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Table type blood pressure monitor
intended use:
Measures human beings Systolic, Diastolic blood
pressure and heart rate using the oscillometric method. All
values can be read out in one LCD DISPLAY. Measurement
position is at human being’s upper arm.
Having one’s blood pressure measured by a doctor in a
hospital tends to stimulate nervousness in the person and
may even create high blood pressure. Blood pressure in
accordance with variety of conditions varies. So judgment
is not possible on the basis of a single measurement. It
is better to take measurement at home. Regular home
monitoring will let you have a record of your measurements.
This information may provide a better reference of what your
blood pressure really is, and may help your doctor make
important decisions about your diagnosis and treatment. If
end-user has one of the diseases as heart troubles, kidney
trouble, diabetes or frustration problem of blood vessel,
please consult a doctor before using the device.
What is blood pressure ?
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of blood
flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial blood
pressure is constantly changing during the course of the
cardiac cycle. The highest pressure in the cycle is called
the systolic blood pressure, the lowest is the diastolic blood
pressure. Both pressure readings, the systolic and the
diastolic are necessary to enable a physician to evaluate
the status of a patient’s blood pressure. Many factors such
as physical activity, anxiety or the time of day can influence
your blood pressure. Blood pressure is typically low in the
morning and increases from the afternoon to the evening. It
is lower in the summer and higher in the winter.
Why is it useful to measure
blood pressure at home ?
Having one’s blood pressure measured by a doctor
in a hospital or a clinic, and a group health checks, tend
to stimulate nervousness in the subject and may even
create high blood pressure. Also varies blood pressure in
accordance with a variety of conditions and so judgment
is not possible on the basis of a single measurement. The
blood pressure measured first thing in the morning after
getting up, before taking any food and with the subject still,
is known as the fundamental blood pressure. In practice it
is rather difficult to record the fundamental blood pressure,
but to come as near as possible to measuring the blood
pressure in an environment that is close to this, is why it is
useful to take the measurement at home.
New WHO blood pressure classifications
Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure
without regard to age, have been established by the World
Health Organization ( WHO), as shown in the chart (Figure 1).
Variations in blood pressure
Individual blood pressures vary greatly both on a daily and
a seasonal basis. These variations are even more pronounced
in hypertension patients. Normally the blood pressure rises
while at work and is at its lowest during sleeping period.
(Hypertension: means a person who has high blood
pressure symptom.)
The graph (Figure 2) illustrated the variations in blood pressure
over a whole day with measurement taken every five minutes.
(The thick line represents sleep. The rise in blood
pressure at 4 PM (A in the graph) and 12 PM (B in the graph)
correspond to an attack of pain.
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How to measure
1. Inserting 4 pieces “AA” Alkaline
batteries in position:
a. Open battery cover
b. Refer to the picture in
positioning batteries
c. All LCD segments will appear
on the display in 3 seconds.
d. Display 1 month 1 date, 12
hour 0 minute.
2. Setting Month, Date and Time:
a. Press button (“month” starts flashing.)
Press button to set the correct month
(1,2,3,....12)
b. Press button again (“date” starts flashing)
Press button to set the correct date
c. Press button again (“hour” starts flashing)
Press button to set the correct hour in 12-hour
format.
d. Press button again (“minute” starts flashing)
Press button to set the
correct minute (0,1,2,3,....59)
e. Press button again
to switch to normal time.
(month:10, date:5, hour:12
and minute:00 appear on then
display will be as right picture)
f. Then device is ready to start.
3. Steps to take blood pressure measurement:
a. Wrap the cuff around the arm (Refer to “Attaching
pressure cuff at chapter 6”)
b. Sit upright on the chair to have correct posture.
(Refer to Correct Posture in Taking Blood Pressure
as “Attaching pressure cuff at
chapter 6”)
c. Press “SET/STOP” button all
elements display ‘888’ in 3
seconds. Afterward, display the
update time. The measuring blood
pressure symbol will flash on the
display and then the air pressure
will automatically pump up to
certain pressure level and starting
measurement.
* Do not move or talk in the
midst of taking blood pressure
measurement.
d. After the air pressure is increased,
it will slowly decreased.
When the pulse is detected, HEART
RATE symbol will start flashing.
e. After taking blood pressure
measurement, the Systolic
pressure, Diastolic pressure and
Pulse rate will be lasting on the
display for 1 minute and then auto
shut off if without any orders.
4. Storing, recalling and erasing measurement data:
a. Storing data:
After each blood pressure measurement, the Systolic
pressure, Diastolic pressure, Pulse rate and the time
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Changing batteries
Remove the battery cover at the rear side of the unit and
insert ALKALINE batteries into the battery compartment as
shown, taking extreme care that the polarities + and - are
observed.
Attaching pressure cuff
• Press your brachial artery by two
fingers approximately 1 inch above the
elbow on the inside of your left arm.
• Determine where your strongest pulse
is. Slide the end of arm cuff furthest
from the tube through the metal ring
to a loop. The smooth cloth should be
on the inside of the cuff.
• If the cuff is located correctly, the
Velcro will be on the outside of the cuff
and metal ring will not touch your skin.
• Put left arm through the cuff loop. The
bottom of the cuff should be approx.
0.5 inch above elbow. The cuff should
lie over the brachial artery on the
inside of the arm.
• Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom
edges are tightened around your arm.
• When the cuff is positioned properly,
press the Velcro firmly against the pile
side of the cuff
• Sit on a chair and place your arm on
the table so that the cuff is at the same
level as your heart.
• Relax your arm and palm your arm
upward.
• Assure there are no kinks in the air tube.
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Elbow
Pile Side
Material
Velcro
Smooth
Cloth Matel ring
Bottom Edge
1/2" (1.5cm)
Cuff Tube
Cuff Tab
Description of display marks
Display mark
Replace batteries
Measuring error
ERROR
Mark appears in the
measurement condition
and flashes when pulse is
detected
Appears when the battery
voltage is excessively low
or the positions of batteries
are incorrect.
Appears when the accurate
blood pressure could not
be obtained accurately.
Condition/Cause Corrective action
Measurements in progress
remain quiet.
Replace all four batteries
by new ones.
Insert the batteries at
correct positions beware
of the +/- directions.
Press “start/stop” button
again and re-measure.
Or check cuff if wrapped
at the wrist or according
to instructions check palm
if exerting effort.
Check if talking or moving
during measurement.
Check if posture is
incorrect.
Pulse symbol

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& date of specific day will be automatically stored.
The memory holds the latest 48 measurement data.
If more than 48 measurements, the memory will
automatically clear out the earliest data.
b. Recalling data:
(i) Pressing “RECALL” button at normal time, nothing
will appear on the display if there is no data in the
memory. If there is data in the memory, the latest
recorded set of measurement which are the Systolic
pressure, Diastolic pressure, Pulse rate, including the
recording time and date, will appear and lasting on
the display for 1 minute.
(ii) Press “RECALL” button to read
the next line of stored data. The
data called up on the display is
numbered accordingly.
(iii) To discontinue in the midst of
reading of the data, press “START/
STOP” button to normal time.
c. Erasing data:
(i) Take out the batteries and then refill 4 pcs batteries
again.
(ii) To check if the data is erased. Press “RECALL”button,
no data should show up on the screen.
5. To change batteries:
When “ ” show up on the display, the battery is
weak. Change 4 pcs new Alkaline batteries or it will not
be possible to take blood pressure measurement.
Maintenance
• Use a piece of cloth with water or mild cleansing
agent to clean the case and then use a piece of dry
cloth to wipe it dry. Use a piece of dry cloth to wipe
the cuff when it is dirty.
• Do not use gas or any strong cleansers in cleaning.
• When the unit is not to be used for a long time,
remove the batteries. (Leaking of battery liquid can
cause trouble.)
Safe-keeping
• Always keep the unit in the carrying case after its use.
• Do not put the item directly under the sunlight, in high
temperature, or humid and dusty places.
• Do not store in extremely low (less than -20 C) or high
(more than 60 C) temperature.
To Prevent Malfunction
• Do not in any way twist the arm cuff
• Do not inflate the monitor’s cuff when it is not wrapped
around the arm.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or change any parts of
the monitor including the cuff
• Do not drop the product or put it through strong impact.
Warning
• The cuff size is suitable for 23-33 cm / 9-13 inches
adult only.
• The device is not supposed to be used if your arm
has any wound or injury.
• In case the cuff is pumping up and non stop, please
open the cuff at once.
• We do not recommend user to unpack device by
himself/herself due to substitution of a component
different from that supplied might result in
measurement error. If any suggestion or service is
requested please consult your service station.
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Model number : PHC 888EA
Range of measurement : Pressure 0-300mmHg,
pulse 40-199 beats/minute
Accuracy : Pressure +/- 3mmHg,
Pulse +/- 5% Max.
Inflation : Deluxe Automatic
Exhaust : Automatic exhaust valve
Display : Systolic, Diastolic, Pulse rate
Sets of memory : 99-set
Cuff size : Arm circumference approx.
23-33 cm / 9-13 inches
Operating Temperature : +10 C to + 40 C, < 85%R.H.
Storage Temperature : - 20 C to + 50 C, < 95%R.H.
Unit weight : Approx. 265g with battery
Power Supply : 6VDC, 4 x “AA” (1.5V),
Alkaline Batteries
Battery life : 300 times measurement
(twice a day measurement)
Auto power off : Whenever not used for
1 minute
Accessories : 4 batteries, arm cuff with
tube, instruction manual,
pouch, gift box
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