Veridian Healthcare 01-5501 User manual

Self-Taking
Home Blood Pressure Kit
INSTRUCTION MANUAL • ENGLISH & ES AÑOL
M del 01-5501
1-YEAR

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LEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
COM ONENTS BEFORE USING YOUR HOME BLOOD
RESSURE KIT
IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY ARTS, INCLUDING INSERTS OR
INSTRUCTION MANUALS, DO NOT RETURN TO LACE OF
URCHASE. CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE AT 8663261313.
Binaural Adult Arm Cuff with
attached Stethoscope
and Tubing
Canvas Storage Bag
Instruction Manual
Blood Pressure Reading Tracking og
FAQ Information Sheet
Replacement Parts Order Form
Gauge Squeeze Bulb
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INDEX
Introduction..................................................................................................................4
Getting Started.............................................................................................................5
Features and Assembly of Your Home Kit..............................................................6
Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff..........................................................................7
Proper Stethoscope Use and Fit...............................................................................8
Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading ................................................................9-10
Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................10
Warranty ......................................................................................................................11
Instrucciones en Español...................................................................................13-24
oll-Free Customer Care Help Line: 1-866-326-1313
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CS
Distributed by
Veridian Healthcare
1175 akeside Drive
Gurnee, I 60031
Made in China
#93-1062 09/15
©2015Veridian Healthcare, C
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Veridian Health are re ommends that you rst seek the advi e and re ommendation of
your physi ian or health are professional when using home diagnosti devi es, in luding
blood pressure monitors.
IN RODUC ION
Thank you for pur hasing a Veridian Health are Self-Taking Home Blood Pressure Kit. With
proper are and use, your monitor will provide you with many years of reliable
measurements.

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Before Taking a Measurement
1. Your readings should only be interpreted by your physician or healthcare professional with
access to your individual medical history. Regular use of a home blood pressure monitor
will allow you to track and record your readings for discussion with your physician.
2. Conduct your measurement in a quiet place while seated in a relaxed position. Rest for 15
minutes before taking your reading. If an error occurs or you desire to take a second
reading, allow 15 minutes between readings for your blood vessels to return to normal.
3. Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol, physical activity or any other stressful
activity for 30 minutes prior to taking a reading.
4. Always remove any jewelry or constrictive clothing that may interfere with the cuff
placement.
5. Keep yourself and the monitor still during measuring; do not talk during the reading.
6. It is recommended that you take your readings as the same time each day to better
monitor any indications in your results.
7. Record your daily measurement on the included chart or some other written document to
share with your physician.
GE ING S AR ED

FEA URES AND ASSEMBLY OF YOUR HOME KI
Arm Cuff
Simple Assembly:
1. Insert the single end of the “Y” tubing into the stem of the chestpiece to form a
stethoscope.
2. Insert the metal binaural ends into the “Y” tubing.
3. Attach the gauge to the tubing to the left of the stethoscope.
4. Attach the ination bulb to the tubing to the right of the stethoscope.
When assembled, the white artery patch should be on the outside and the chestpiece should
be on the inside of the cuff. If folded properly, the hook and loop material will be on the
outside of the cuff.
Inflation Bulb
Binaural
Y-Tubing
Air Release
Valve
ChestpieceAneroid
Gauge Metal D-Ring
Ear Tips
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Before applying your blood pressure cuff, be sure you have selected
the appropriate size cuff:
Adult Cu ts arm circumference 10” - 14” (25.4-35.5 cm)
Additional c ff sizes are available for order on the enclosed order form.
If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left arm,
please modify the instructions for cuff application to your right arm.
Your physician can help you identify which arm is best for you.
1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelry that may interfere
with cuff placement.
2. Be seated at a table or desk with your feet at on the oor.
3. Extend your left arm. Find your brachial artery, which is at the
inner aspect (bend) of your elbow, Fig 1. You may be able to feel
your pulse.
4. Open the cuff creating a circle that you can slide your arm into; do
not extend the cuff beyond the metal bar.
5. Insert your left arm into the cuff. Position the bottom edge of the
cuff approximately one-half inch ABOVE your elbow; when taking
your reading, the chestpiece must directly touch the inside of
your arm, over your brachial artery.
6. With your arm extended, palm facing upward and tubes
positioned down the center of your arm, Fig 2, use your right hand
to pull the end of the cuff and secure the hook and loop material.
Make sure that the chestpiece is still touching your brachial artery,
has not shifted and is one-half inch above the elbow, Fig 3.
7. The cuff should t comfortably, yet snugly around your arm. You
should be able to insert one nger easily between your arm and
the cuff.
APPLYING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
If you are not comfortable with applying your cuff, please seek the assistance of another
member of your household or work with your physician to practice the cuff application.
Incorrectly applied cuffs may result in inaccurate readings.
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PROPER S E HOSCOPE USE AND FI
The earpieces on your Self-Taking Home Blood Pressure Kit stethoscope have been carefully
calibrated to provide clear and audible acoustics. To best hear the sounds to be analyzed,
please keep the following tips in mind:
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 1 -
C rrect P siti n
Fig. 1 -
Inc rrect P siti n
The earpieces on your Self-Taking Home Blood Pressure
Kit stethoscope have been carefully calibrated to provide
clear and audible acoustics. To best hear the sounds to
be analyzed, please keep the following tips in mind:
The earpieces should point forward when in use, Fig1.
The earpieces should t in your ears securely but
comfortably.
The binaurals may be adjusted to ensure maximum
comfort and efficacy. To increase the tension, simply
squeeze the binaurals just above the joint where they
meet, crossing the earpieces, Fig 2. Do not apply too
much pressure; apply a minimum of force, slightly
increasing the pressure until the earpieces t
comfortably.
Should the earpieces be too tight, pull the binaurals
apart, grasping them just above the joint where they
meet, Fig. 3. Be gentle, so as not to damage the
stethoscope.
Always use caution when adjusting the binaurals to
avoid damage. When bringing the earpieces closer
together, the maximum tension used should bring the
black tubing on either side within contact. When pulling
the binaurals apart, do not exceed 90 degrees between
the binaurals.
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AKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
1. Insert the eartips into your ears.
2. Rest your elbow on a table with your palm and arm
facing upward. Elevate your hand so that the wrist is at
the same level as your heart, Fig 1. Relax your left hand.
3. Position the gauge so it can be read without being
moved, such as clipped to a thick notebook or folded
towel.
4. Hold the ination bulb with your right hand and turn
the air release valve clockwise to close, Fig 2.
5. Begin inating the cuff slowly and steadily by pumping
the ination bulb until the gauge reads 30 mmHG
ABOVE your last known SYSTO IC measurement. If you
do not know your last known SYSTO IC measurement,
inate to approximately 180-200 mmHg. NEVER
INF ATE THE CUFF ABOVE 280 mmHg.
6. When you have reached the proper ination level,
slowly and steadily turn the air valve counter-clockwise
at a rate of 2-3 mmHg per second. You will be able to
watch the progress of the release on the gauge.
7. As the pressure drops, listen closely for your pulse beat
while watching the gauge. Note the rst thumping
sound you hear, this is your SYSTO IC pressure, Fig 3.
Fig. 2
Close valve
Before taking your reading, review the section under Features & Assembly of your Home
Blood Pressure Kit and ensure every piece is properly assembled and your eartips are securely
fastened.
Reminder, it is important to avoid smoking, eating, taking
medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30
minutes prior to taking a reading.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Note first sound

CARE & MAIN ENANCE
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AKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Open valve
Note last sound
8. Allow the cuff to continue to deate. You will hear
changes in the sounds and then no sound at all. When
you have heard the last sound, note the reading
measurement, this is your DIASTO IC pressure, Fig 4.
9. Quickly turn the valve counter-clockwise to deate the
remaining air, Fig 5. Remove the cuff and record your
measurement on the included recording chart.
IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ANOTHER MEASUREMENT,
WAIT A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES BETWEEN
READINGS TO ALLOW FOR THE BLOOD VESSELS TO
RETURN TO NORMAL.
• Do not use any liquids on the gauge or cuff.
• Do not store in direct sunlight, dust or excessive humidity.
• Avoid extreme temperatures.
• Do not disassemble the gauge or cuff.
• Avoid dropping or hitting the surface of the gauge or stethoscope chestpiece.
When the cuff is fully deated, make sure that the needle on the gauge is within the zero
square range. If the needle is outside of the zero range, it needs to be recalibrated by a quali-
ed technician. Ship your gauge, prepaid to: 1175 akeside Drive, Gurnee, I 60031.