Well Walgreens WGNBPA-950 User manual

DELUXE ARM
Blood Pressure
Monitor
• 5-Year
Limited Warranty
WGNBPA-950
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Clearing Values from Memory..........................23
Important Notes Regarding Your
Blood Pressure Measurement..........................24
Care, Maintenance & Cleaning .........................25
Potential for Electromagnetic Interference .....27
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)..............28
Troubleshooting.................................................31
Specifications ....................................................32
5 Year Limited Warranty....................................33
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:
Important Product Notices and Safety
Instructions ..........................................................3
About Blood Pressure.........................................5
Blood Pressure Standard....................................5
How This Blood Pressure Monitor Works .........7
USAGE INFORMATION:
Name/Function of Each Part ...............................8
Display Explanations...........................................9
Installing Batteries ............................................11
Using the AC Adapter........................................12
Date & Time Set Procedure...............................13
Using the UltraSoft™ Upper Arm Cuff..............14
Measurement Procedure...................................17
Risk Category Index ..........................................20
Irregular Heartbeat Detector (IHB)...................21
Recalling Values from Memory.........................22

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES
AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions should
always be followed. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings
before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
• Please note that this is a home healthcare product only and it is not
intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or
medical professional.
• This device uses oscillometric method to measure systolic and
diastolic blood pressure, as well as heart rate.
• Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any health
problem or disease. Measurement results are for reference only.
Consult a healthcare professional for interpretation of pressure
measurements. Contact your physician if you have or suspect any
medical problem. Do not change your medications without the advice
of your physician or healthcare professional.
• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. Follow the
instructions in this manual and printed on the arm cuff to ensure the
arm cuff is used properly.
• This product is not suitable for people with arrhythmias. This device
may have difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for
pregnant women and for users with irregular heartbeat, diabetes,
poor circulation of blood, kidney problems or for users who have
suffered from a stroke.
• Excessive use may result in blood flow interference, which is likely
to cause uncomfortable sensations, such as partial subcutaneous
hemorrhage, or temporary numbness to your arm. In general these
symptoms should not last long. However, if you do not recover in
time, please seek advice from a medical professional.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of
heart pacemakers.
• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive
electronic components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic
fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones,
microwave ovens). These may lead to temporary impairment of
measurement accuracy.
• Consider the electromagnetic compatibility of the device (ex.
power disturbance, radio frequency interference etc.) Please use
this device indoors only.
• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.
• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.
• Not for use by or on persons under the age of 18.
• Do not use this device on infants, children, or those who cannot
express their own intention.
• Do not plug or unplug the adapter power cord with wet hands.
• Please use only the AC adapter included with this monitor or 1.5V
“AAA” alkaline batteries for power supply.
Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are
equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/
stethoscope auscultatory method, within the accuracy limits
prescribed by the American National Standard, Manual, electronic,
or automated sphygmomanometers.

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This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people who normally don’t
have high readings. If your numbers stay above the “normal” range most of
the time, you may be at increased risk and should consult your physician.
Although one can easily find where their own blood pressure readings fall
on this table, this monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index that
automatically compares each reading to the defined levels and provides a
helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stages that could potentially
indicate increased risk. See page 20 for more information on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only intended to
assist you in using this table. The table and cues are only provided for
convenience to help you understand your non-invasive blood pressure
reading as it relates to the NIH information. They are not a substitute for a
medical examination by your physician. It is important for you to consult
with your physician regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal
blood pressure range as well as the point at which you may actually be
considered to be at risk.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery walls while blood
flows through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart
contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood
pressure. The pressure measured when the heart dilates with blood
flowing back into the heart is called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure.
Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?
Among today’s various health problems, those associated with high blood
pressure are very common. High blood pressure dangerously correlates
with cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure monitoring is
important for identifying those at risk.
Why Do My Readings Vary?
Blood pressure is a body parameter that is subject to normal variations
throughout the day. A single reading that is different from yours or your
doctor’s readings are not necessarily inaccurate. The average of several
readings, taken under similar conditions, using the same arm is preferred
for accurate blood pressure readings.
Why Are My Readings Different Than Those Taken at
My Doctor’s Office?
Many experience a phenomenon called “White Coat Hypertension” when
measured by a doctor. White Coat Hypertension refers to blood pressure
that rises above its usual level when measured in a clinical setting, such
as a doctor’s office.
BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The table on page 6 contains defined levels for hypertension that are
publicly available from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute at the
U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/
dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html). Users can compare their own blood
pressure readings against these defined levels to determine if they may
be potentially at increased risk.
Category Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal Less than 120 and Less than 80
Prehypertension 120-139 or 80-89
High Blood Pressure
Stage 1 140-159 or 90-99
Stage 2 160 or higher or 100 or higher

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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses innovative GentleInflate™ technology to
detect your blood pressure. With one touch of a button,
the monitor automatically takes the reading during inflation,
then deflates, delivering a quick, comfortable and quiet
measurement every time.
Please note that any muscle movement during inflation will
cause measurement error. When measurement is complete,
the monitor will display your systolic pressure, diastolic
pressure, and pulse readings.
The monitor automatically finds where your measurement
results fall on the NIH’s National Heart Lung and Blood
Institute’s table and provides a cue if your reading falls into
one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk.
Please refer to page 20 for more information on this feature.
The appearance of the icon indicates that a pulse
irregularity consistent with an irregular heartbeat was detected
during measurement. Refer to page 21 for more information
on the Irregular Heartbeat Detector.
NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART
USER-SELECT
Button
START/STOP
Button
MEMORY RECALL
Button
Air Tube
and Connector
DATE/TIME
SET Buttons
UltraSoft™ Upper
Arm Cuff
LCD Display
Other Included Accessories: 1 6V DC Output AC Adapter
4 “AAA” size, 1.5V alkaline batteries
Note: Please remove the batteries when operating
with the AC adapter for an extended period of time.
Battery Cover
(Located on
bottom of unit)