H OME B LOOD P RESSURE K IT I NSTRUCTIONS T RILINGUAL I NSTRUCTION G UIDE —MODEL UA-100
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this important information before using your monitor. • Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations. • Have your physician review the procedure for using this device. He or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before prescribing or adjusting medications. • Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TM BLOOD PRESSURE KIT COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen. TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3 TWO-PARTY METHOD . . . . . . . .
HOME BLOOD PRESSURE KIT COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Stethoscope Head Vinyl Carrying Case Cuff D-Ring Calibration Screwdriver Y-Tube 1. Place cuff with arrow pointing towards you. 2. Make sure cuff end has been inserted through the D-Ring. 3. Insert single end of the Y-Tube into stethoscope head. 4. Insert each arm of the Y-Tube into each bottom end of the binaurals. 5. Insert air release valve into left bladder tube. 6. Insert manometer into right bladder tube.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. E-4 Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart. Lay left arm on the table with palm up. Place the cuff on upper arm with the tube facing downward and toward the inside of your arm. Fasten cuff securely with hook and loop fastener strap. The cuff should be snug but not too tight.
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 11. After opening the air release valve, listen carefully for a pulse beat. The moment you hear the first thumping sounds of your pulse beat, note the reading on the gauge. This is your systolic blood pressure measurement. 12. When you can no longer hear any sounds, read the gauge. This is your diastolic blood pressure measurement. 13. Remove cuff and make note of your blood pressure on the blood pressure record located on page E-9.
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE TM In addition to these factors, diet beverages containing caffeine or alcohol, certain medications, emotional stress and even tight-fitting clothes can make a difference in the readings. What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure? An individual’s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season. For hypersensitive individuals, these variations are even more pronounced. Normally, blood pressure rises during work or play and falls to its lowest levels during sleep.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING FOR ACCURACY Basic Care of Your Home Blood Pressure Kit How to Check your Home Blood Pressure Kit for Accuracy With proper care, your Home Blood Pressure Kit will provide many years of reliable service. To insure a well functioning unit, follow these basic rules: 1. Detach manometer from bladder tube. Hold manometer in a vertical position. • Handle the pressure manometer with care. Do not drop or jar. The needle should indicate zero when cuff is fully deflated. 2.
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