INSTRUCTION MANUAL SmartRead™ Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Guidebook Model 04-244-001 Please read this instruction manual completely before operating this unit. MABIS ™ HEALTHCARE INC.
Limited Five Year Warranty Your Mabis Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of five years from the date of purchase under normal use. If the unit fails to operate during warranty period, return it prepaid along with $5.00 for return shipping and insurance to: Mabis Healthcare Inc., Attn: Repair Department, 28690 N. Ballard Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Index Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product Identification & Caution . . . . . . . 3 General Blood Pressure Information . . . . 4-6 Important Information Before Use . . . . . . 7 Battery Installation/Replacement . . . . . . 8 AC Adapter Installation (Optional) . . . . . 9 Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff . . . . . 10-11 Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading . . . 12-13 Error Display Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction To achieve the maximum benefit from your blood pressure monitor, we recommend that you first consult with your physician or trained health care professional. Thank you for purchasing a Mabis Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Monitor. With proper care and use, your monitor will provide you with many years of reliable readings. The method of measurement that your Automatic Monitor uses is called the oscillometric method.
Product Identification Tubing Connector Ring Digital Display Panel AC Jack Cuff Jack Cuff Tubing Power/Start Button Cuff Batteries “AA” (Alkaline 1.5V x 4) Caution You can stop the inflation or deflation process of the cuff at any time by pressing the “power” button causing the cuff to immediately deflate.
General Blood Pressure Information What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure that is exerted by blood flowing against the walls of the blood vessels throughout your body. Your heart, which is the center of the circulatory system, provides the force for the blood to flow or circulate. When your heart contracts or beats, the blood is forced through the blood vessels increasing the pressure. This is the highest pressure in the cycle or what is referred to as SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE.
What Influences Blood Pressure? Many factors such as genetics, age, sex, altitude, physical activity, anxiety, muscular development, certain medications or even the time of day can influence blood pressure. Influences such as sleep or relaxation decreases blood pressure, while anxiety or exercise increases blood pressure. Why Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home? A visit to a physician’s office can be a stressful situation for a patient. And, anxiety is a known factor in raising blood pressure.
WHO Blood Pressure Classifications Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure, regardless of age, have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO) as shown in the following chart. Diastolic Blood Pressure mmHg 95 90 Borderline Type Normal Blood Pressure Type 140 160 Systolic Blood Pressure Hypertense Pressure Type mmHg Reference Material: Investigation into Adult Diseases Report by the Ministry of Health and Social Security, 1971. This chart is only a general guideline.
Important Information Before Use 1. Blood pressure measurements should only be interpreted by a physician or a trained health care professional who is familiar with your medical history. Through regular use of this device and recording of your measurements, you can keep your physician informed of the changes in your blood pressure. 2. Perform your measurement in a quite place. You should be seated in a relaxed position. 3.
Battery Installation/Replacement 1. Remove the battery cover as shown in Fig. 1. 2. Insert the batteries into the compartment, Fig. 2, taking care to observe and match the polarities as indicated on battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover, Fig. 3. Note: The batteries in your monitor will need to be replaced when the Low Battery indicator appears on the display, Fig. 4. Replace the batteries with four new “AA” alkaline batteries. 4.
AC Adapter Installation (Optional) Your Mabis Blood Pressure monitor will operate on 4 “AA” batteries (included) or a standard 6V/600mA AC adapter fitted with a DIN plug (not included). To use an AC adapter: 1. Insert the DIN plug into the socket located on the left side of the monitor, Fig. 1. Fig. 1 2. Plug the AC adapter into a main outlet according to the adapter’s specifications. 3. Test the connection by pressing the power button.
Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff Avoid smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior to taking a reading. If you are exhibiting signs of stress, avoid taking your measurement until the feeling subsides. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading. Note: If for any reason you are unable to or should not use your left arm, please modify the following instructions and apply the cuff to your right arm. Your physician can tell you which arm is best for you to use.
Applying Your Blood Pressure Cuff 5. Insert your left arm into the cuff (cylinder). The bottom edge of the cuff should be positioned one inch ABOVE the elbow joint, Fig. 3. The tubing should extend towards your hand. Fig. 3 6. With your left arm extended in front of you and palm facing upward, postion the tubing down the center of your arm Fig. 4. 7. Reaching underneath your left arm with your right hand, pull the end of the cuff towards your body to tighten the cuff, Fig. 4.
Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual. Measurement value becomes lower. Correct measurement position (at same height as heart). Measurement value becomes higher. Fig. A Fig. 1 1. Position the monitor on a flat, stable surface with the digital display panel in view. Insert the cuff tubing into the left side of the monitor, Fig. A. Fig. 2 2. Rest your elbow on a table with your palm facing upward.
Taking Your Blood Pressure Reading 5. The display will show the increasing pressure in the cuff, Fig. 4. 6. When a pulse is detected, the unit will sound for each beat and the display symbol will flash, Fig. 5. 7. A long beep will indicate that the measurement process is complete and the cuff will automatically deflate. Your blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) measurement and pulse rate will be simultaneously displayed, Fig. 6. Fig. 4 8.
Error Display Symbols Display Symbol Condition/Cause • Cuff pressure drops to less than 20 mmHg before achieving reading. • Movement is detected during reading or low inflation level. • Cuff inflation takes too long. 14 Corrective action Wait a minimum of 15 minutes and remeasure. Loosen cuff to allow circulation of blood while waiting. Check cuff and hose connections.
Memory Features Your Mabis Digital Blood Pressure monitor features last reading memory. To view your previous reading, press and hold the power button for approximately 3 seconds until the display is blank, Fig. 1. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Upon release of the button, the last measured pressures and pulse rate will be displayed, Fig. 2. Care and Maintenance 1. Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean your blood pressure monitor. 2. Avoid using any types of liquids on the monitor or cuff. 3.
Troubleshooting If any abnormality occurs during use, please check and correct the following: Condition Correction Display is blank when power is on. Check and correct the polarity of the installed batteries. Reinstall or replace batteries. Cuff pressure does not increase after pressing “start” button. Check and reconnect cuff attachment and hose. Measurement incomplete or abnormally low or high values displayed.
Product Specifications Name and model number Display system Measuring method Power source Measuring range Accuracy Pressurization Memory Automatic Power Off Storage Temperature Humidity Operation Temperature Humidity Monitor Dimensions Weight Cuff Arm Circumference Range Accessories Options (sold separately) SmartRead™ Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, 04-244-001 Digital display system/LCD Oscillometric method “AA” type alkaline batteries 1.
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