User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC BPW813

[. . . ] It is not intended for use on extremities other than the wrist or for functions other than obtaining a blood pressure measurement. Do not begin or end medical treatment based solely on the measurements of this device. · If you are taking medication, consult your physician to determine the most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure. Never change a prescribed medication without consulting your physician. [. . . ] The graph below illustrates the variations over a single day with measurement taken every 5 minutes. The rises in blood pressure at 4PM (A in the graph) and 12AM (B in the graph) correspond to an attack of pain and sexual intercourse (Beven, Honour & Stott, Clin. 36:329, 1969). 6 7 10/20/04, 5:13 PM EN EN GETTING STARTED INSTALLING AND REPLACING THE BATTERIES 1. Install the batteries by matching the correct polarity, as shown below. Replace the cover. HOW THE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS This product uses the Oscillometric Measuring method to detect your blood pressure. Before every measurement, the unit establishes a "zero pressure" equivalent to the air pressure. Then it starts inflating the wrist cuff to 180mmHg or higher until it senses that it has blocked your blood in the artery. After that, the deflation process starts, during which time the unit detects pressure oscillations generated by beat-to-beat pulsatile, which is used to determine the systolic, mean and diastolic pressure, and also your pulse rate. Any motion during this period will result in an incorrect measurement. After all readings are determined and displayed on the LCD, the measurement is finished and the wrist cuff automatically deflates. 7 8 10/20/04, 5:13 PM NOTE Replace the batteries whenever the weak shows, the display is dim, or the battery mark display does not illuminate when the power is on. Replace all the batteries at the same time - it is dangerous to mix old and new batteries. Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on how to dispose of used batteries. Used batteries can be harmful to the environment, and should not be thrown out with household trash. SETTING DATE, TIME AND MEASUREMENT UNITS It is important to set the clock before using your blood pressure monitor, so that a time stamp can be assigned to each record that is stored in the memory. When the unit is off, press and hold SET for 2 seconds to enter the setting mode. 1. If your physician has diagnosed you with poor circulation in your left arm, use your right wrist. Position the edge of the cuff about 0. 4 inches (1cm) from the bottom of your palm. Fasten the wrist cuff around your wrist, leaving no extra room between the cuff and your skin. The setting order is as follows: 12/24 hour format, hour, minute, year, month/day or day / month format, month, date, and measurement unit (kPa or mmHg). When you are finished, press to exit the setup menu. POSITIONING THE WRIST CUFF It is important to properly position the wrist cuff to ensure that you receive an accurate reading. 8 9 10/20/04, 5:13 PM NOTE Graphics may not exactly match product. EN EN VOICE PLAYBACK OF BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS The BPW813 features voice playback during and after blood pressure measurement results, as well as general instructions to help you prepare for taking measurements. When the unit has finished taking your measurement, your blood pressure readings, pulse and blood pressure classification are announced. Anytime you recall a measurement record from memory, it will also be announced. [. . . ] oregonscientific. com/about/international/default. asp DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The information below is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www. oregonscientific. com, or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead. 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA BPW813 Talking Wrist Type Blood Pressure Monitor IDT Technology Limited Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate, Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St. , Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Product No. : Product Name: Manufacturer: Address: 16 17 10/20/04, 5:13 PM EN EN INFORMATION ABOUT THE CE MARK This device complies with the European regulations based on the Medical Products Code, and bears the CE mark "CE0123". [. . . ]