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Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood Pressure

Monitor (BPW221)

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .................................................................... 2

Key features ................................................................... 2

Main unit ................................................................... 2

Plastic storage container .......................................... 2

LCD display symbols ................................................ 2

Safety and care instructions ......................................... 3

Safety precautions ................................................... 3

Caring for your blood pressure monitor .................... 4

About blood pressure ..................................................... 4

What is blood pressure? ........................................... 4

What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure? 4

What is mean arterial pressure? ............................... 4

Why measure your blood pressure? ......................... 4

What is the standard blood pressure classification? ..... 5

Variation in blood pressure ...................................... 5

How does the blood pressure monitor work? ............... 5

Getting started ............................................................... 6

Installing and replacing the batteries ........................ 6

Setting the date, time and measurement units ......... 6

Positioning the wrist cuff .......................................... 7

Taking a blood pressure measurement ......................... 8

Recalling measurements stored in the memory .......... 9

Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 9

Additional resources ..................................................... 11

Specifications ............................................................... 11

Information concerning the CE mark ........................... 12

Blood pressure log book ............................................... 12

INTRODUCTION

Summary of content (13 pages)

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GB Getting started ............................................................... 6 Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor (BPW221) Installing and replacing the batteries ........................ 6 Setting the date, time and measurement units ......... 6 User Manual Positioning the wrist cuff .......................................... 7 Taking a blood pressure measurement ......................... 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recalling measurements stored in the memory .......... 9 Introduction ....
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GB INTRODUCTION KEY FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor (BPW221) as your health product of choice.
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GB Mean arterial pressure Pulse The average blood pressure measured (for more information, see page 4, “What is Mean Arterial Pressure?”). SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Safety precautions Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using your blood pressure monitor. Pulse rate per minute. User Shows which user profile (1 or 2) is being displayed. Memory If “MEM” shows, the displayed measurement value is from the memory, and not necessarily from the last reading.
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GB Caring for your blood pressure monitor ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product, please observe the following care guidelines. · When not in use, store the main unit in the protective plastic container that came with it. · Do not immerse the main unit in water. If it comes in contact with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth. · Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to wipe off the main unit casing and cuff.
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GB people do not realize they are at risk until their health is seriously threatened. · Only a physician can tell you your normal blood pressure range and the point at which you are at risk. Consult your physician to obtain these values. If the measurements taken with this product fall outside the range, consult your physician.
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GB Note: Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery mark ( ) shows, the display is dim, or the 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.
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GB Positioning the wrist cuff It is important to properly position the wrist cuff to ensure that you receive an accurate reading. 1. Remove all accessories (watch, bracelet, etc.) from your left wrist. If your physician has diagnosed you with poor circulation in your left arm, use your right wrist. 2. Roll or push up your sleeve to expose the skin. 3. Apply the cuff to your left wrist with your palm facing up (Figure 6a). 4.
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GB To take a measurement: TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT 1. Choose the position you from which you wish to measure – sitting or lying down. You can choose to take your blood pressure while sitting or lying down. 2. Position your body so that your wrist is parallel with your heart, using the chart and illustrations below as a guide.
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GB Lying down RECALLING MEASUREMENTS STORED IN THE MEMORY Position your wrist on a support, cushion, or your thigh so that it is parallel with your heart with the palm facing up. The memory can hold up to 60 records per user, for two users. The records are only stored if you choose to press the SET button prior to taking a new record (See Steps 4 - 5 for “Taking a blood pressure measurement”, on page 8.) To view a history of user 1’s records, press . 3. Relax your hand.
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GB Problem Symptom No power Display is dim or will not light up. Batteries are Replace with exhausted. new batteries ( 6). Batteries are Insert the batteries inserted correctly( 6). incorrectly. Error message Low batteries shows on the display. Batteries are Replace with low. new batteries ( 6). Error message shows on A measurement the display. error occurred. A calibration Retake the measurement.
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GB Problem No user memory Symptom Check this Cannot find The memory a record. was not activated prior to taking a measurement. The record was stored to the wrong user memory SPECIFICATIONS Remedy Retake the measurement ( 8). In Step 4, press SET to activate the memory, and then select the user record to which you wish to store the measurement.
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GB Power save Auto power off after 1 minute of nonactivity BLOOD PRESSURE LOG BOOK To create a log of your blood pressure history, complete the personal information section at the top, then enter the details (date, time, and measurements) for each reading you take. To plot your history, use an S (systolic), D (diastolic) and M (mean arterial pressure) to mark the points where each measurement falls on the chart, then connect the points to view your history over time.
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GB Name: Age: 10 Oct Date Time 17 Oct 10 PM 10 PM SYS DIS MAP kPa mmHg 29.3 220 26.7 200 24.0 180 21.3 160 18.7 140 16.0 120 13.3 100 158 90 110 155 95 112 85 90 s M D 10.7 80 8.0 60 s M D © 2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.