User's Manual

Table Of Contents
Device Usage
26 Philips Telemonitoring Set
The voice will not be audible if the volume is set to 0.
Blood
Pressure
Monitor
To get the most accurate and reliable readings from you Blood Pressure Monitor
observe the following guidelines.
Check the cuff size.
Small cuff fits up
per arms 6.3 to 9.4 inches (16 to 24 cm) around.
Standard cuff fits u
pper arms 9.4 to 14.2 inches (24 to 36 cm) around
Large cuff
fits upper arms 14.2 to 17.7 inches (36 to 45 cm) around.
Take your blood pressure at the sa
me time or times each day in a quiet place.
Res
t 10 minutes before taking your blood pressure.
Do not t
ake your blood pressure after exertion or drinking coffee or during
conversation.
Sit within 20 feet of
the TeleStation.
Sit co
mfortably with uncrossed legs.
Use the same
arm each time.
Remo
ve any tight clothing on the arm you will use to measure your blood
pressure or roll up a loose garment sleeve.
Do not measure with the cuff over clothing.
Place the cuff
1 inch above the elbow with the air hose on the inside of your
arm, toward the little finger.
Leave room for two fingers under the cuff.
Sit sti
ll and do not move your arm during the measurement.
Notes You can lie down while someone else takes your blood pressure, but it is important
to take your
blood pressure the same way every time (either sitting or lying down).
Report any changes in how you take your blood pressure to your healthcare
p
rovider.
If you travel with the BP Monitor, the M381
5A will store up to 19 readings for up
to 11 days with good batteries that remain in the device. The M3815B will store up
to 25 readings.
When you return home to your T
eleStation, the readings will be sent automatically
to your healthcare providers computer.
Measuring
Blood
Pressure
Two procedures for measuring your blood pressure follow, one for each of the two
Blood Pressure Monitor models available -- M3815A and M3815B. Select the
procedure that matches your BP Monitor.
Note The BP’s Model number is given on the back side of the monitor.
M3815A -
BP Monitor with the Radio Test button
T
symbol on the
front of the display.
M3815B -
BP Monitor with the Radio Test button symbol on the
front of the display.