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Blood Pressure Monitor

LifeLine

®

 Kärdio

Model: A

I

-K118A

Automatic Upper Arm Style

Instruction Manual

This manual contains important 
information for the correct and safe use 
of the LifeLine

®

 Kärdio Blood pressure 

Monitor. Before using, please read through 
this instruction manual carefully.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. If you do 
not understand any portion of these instructions, contact the 
Airssential Customer Care Centre on (02) 9708 5560.

For further questions on Blood pressure and its measurement, 
please contact your doctor.

www.airssential.com.au

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Summary of Contents for LifeLine Kardio AI-K118A

Page 1: ...rdio Blood pressure Monitor Before using please read through this instruction manual carefully Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference If you do not understand any portion of these instructions contact the Airssential Customer Care Centre on 02 9708 5560 For further questions on Blood pressure and its measurement please contact your doctor www airssential com au AIRSSENTIAL ...

Page 2: ...e Time and Date 9 The Measurement Procedure 10 Before Starting 10 Sources of Measurement Error 10 Applying the Cuff 11 Measuring Procedure 12 Discontinuing a Measurement 15 Memory Storage and Recall of Measurements 15 Memory Deletion of Measurements 16 Irregular Heartbeat Indicators and Atrial Fibrillation Detection 16 Error Messages and Possible Malfunctions 17 Possible Malfunctions and Their Rem...

Page 3: ...ory AC and DC power options provided The measurement algorithm of the LifeLine Kärdio Blood Pressure Monitor is clinically proven accurate and validated to within the following limits prescribed by the American National Standard Institute ANSI criteria for Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers1 blood pressure within 3 mm Hg or 2 of reading pulse rate within 5 of reading Statement of Intended U...

Page 4: ...equipment when applied on the same limb Ensure operation of this device does not cause prolonged restriction of the patient s blood circulation This device is not intended to be used in near proximity of high frequency HF surgical equipment The pulse display on this device is unsuitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers In cases of cardiac irregularity Arrhythmia measurements made wit...

Page 5: ...t lie within a normal range to prevent cardiovascular diseases Normal Blood Pressure Values Blood pressure is too high if at rest the diastolic pressure is above 90mmHg and or the systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg Please consult with your doctor as continuing high values endanger human health due to the progressive damage caused to the blood vessels in the body If the systolic blood pressur...

Page 6: ...on Further Information If your values are normal under resting conditions but exceptionally high under conditions of physical or psychological stress it is possible that you are suffering from labile hypertension Consult your doctor if you suspect this may be an issue If the systolic and diastolic blood pressures fall into non corresponding categories the higher category determines the hypertensiv...

Page 7: ...User Memory Set No 2 Measurement Mode Memory Symbol Pulse Heart Arrythmia Indicator Risk Category Indicator Heart Symbol Battery Warning Symbol Atrial Fibrillation Indicator AFIB Arm Movement Indicator Cuff Check Indicator Diastolic Value Systolic Value x2 AF MR TIME DATE 88 8 188 188 88 88 1 2 Blood pressure cuff air outlet Memory Button Time Button On Off Button in Standard Mode On Off Button in...

Page 8: ...t be replaced The monitor will remain non operational until this occurs i Note Remove the batteries from the device if it is not to be used for an extended period Leaking batteries can damage the monitor Batteries are hazardous waste Please ensure their proper disposal Keep batteries away from children to avoid swallowing After replacing batteries reset the date and time functions Battery replacem...

Page 9: ...he TIME button to confirm the year 2 The display now switches to the Date The first character month will blink Press the MEMORY button to increase the month Press the TIME button to confirm the entry 3 The last two characters days will now blink Press the MEMORY button to increase the day of the month Press the TIME button to confirm the entry 4 The display now switches to set the time The first c...

Page 10: ...nfluence exerted by the body s circadian rhythm over blood pressure Sources of Measurement Error Any effort to support the arm during measurement can increase blood pressure Ensure you are in a relaxed position and do not tense any of the muscles in the arm during the measurement Use a cushion to support the arm if necessary The performance of automated sphygmomanometers can be affected by extreme...

Page 11: ...space should remain between the cuff and the arm c Lay the arm on a table with the palm upwards The cuff should be about level with the heart see figure 5 If further height is required to be at heart level place a folded towel beneath the arm Ensure that the cuff and towel do not interfere with each other Sit in this position quietly for 2 minutes before beginning the measurement d Ensure legs are...

Page 12: ...measurement if the cuff is correctly fitted b If arm movement is detected during measurement the icon appears to alert the user that movement was detected which may influence accuracy If the movement was minor the measurement will be continued If the movement is serious the message Err2 is displayed on the screen and the measurement procedure should be re started c After reaching the inflation pre...

Page 13: ...stolic 80 Pulse 70 Movement detected The cuff is correctly fitted Measurement results are displayed until the device is turned off If no button is pressed for 3 minutes the device switches off automatically 2 Measuring Atrial Fibrillation AFIB Mode 2 measurement mode In AFIB mode 2 measurements are automatically taken in succession and the result is then analysed and displayed As blood pressure co...

Page 14: ...splayed If one of the individual measurements was questionable a third one is automatically taken Measured result After reaching the inflation pressure the pump stops and the slow deflation of the cuff begins Cuff pressure is displayed on screen throughout the measurement When the monitor detects the pulse the heart symbol in the display begins to blink See Figure 7 Example 1 The measured systolic...

Page 15: ...ry Storage and Recall of Measurements The monitor will automatically store 120 measurements in each of the two memory zones To access stored data press the MEMORY button i Note The first display is the average value of the last 3 measurements See Figure 10 Each subsequent press of the MEMORY button displays the actual measurement data in chronological order from M120 to M1 See Figure 11 Figure 9 E...

Page 16: ...artbeat was detected In such instances the reading may deviate from your normal blood pressure This is usually not a cause for concern but requires the measurement be repeated to obtain a more accurate result If this icon regularly appears during measurements e g several times weekly please discuss this with your doctor for further advice providing the following explanation for reference Doctor In...

Page 17: ... any diagnosis It is an alert to the patient and their doctor to consider if any further medical investigation may be required Illuminated heart arrhythmia icons do not replace a cardiac examination and only serve to facilitate an earlier investigation of heartbeat irregularities Early medical intervention of cardiac arrhythmia in some instances can significantly improve patient health outcomes Th...

Page 18: ...esult in a higher reading at the surgery than obtained at home under resting conditions Table 3 Possible malfunctions and their rectification Care Maintenance Recalibration and Disposal Care This instrument contains sensitive components and must be treated carefully Protect the monitor from water and moisture temperature extremes impact and dropping dust or direct sunlight The cuff contains a sens...

Page 19: ...ification This monitor is a Class IIa Medical Device In compliance with the European standard this device bears the CE conformity mark according to Annex II of the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC This device complies with the following reference and performance standards for arm blood pressure monitors with adaptors International reference and performance standards complied with include IEC606...

Page 20: ...hat for a period of three years from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship Airssential at its option will repair or replace this device or any component of the device found to be defective during the warranty period provided the product has been used in accordance with the instructions provided If the product is no longer available replacement may ...

Page 21: ...ute Static accuracy BP 3mmHg Pulse 5 of reading Measuring resolution 1mmHg Inflation Automatic inflation by an internal pump Memory function 2 x 120 memories for 2 users Decompression Constant exhaust valve system Power source 4 AA Alkaline Batteries Rated voltage DC 6 0V 4 0W direct current Operation temperature 5 40 C 41 104 F Operating humidity 15 85 RH maximum Storage temperature 10 55 C 14 13...

Page 22: ...plies buildings used for domestic purposes Harmonic emissions IEC 61000 3 2 Not applicable Voltage fluctuations flicker IEC 61000 3 3 Not applicable Electromagnetic Immunity IEC60601 1 2 Immunity Test IEC60601 1 2 Test Level Compliance Level Electromagnetic Environment Guidance Electrostatic discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 6 kV contact 8 kV air 6 kV contact 8 kV air Floors should be wood concrete or c...

Page 23: ...te UT is the a c mains voltage prior to application of the test level Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 AM 2Hz 3 Vrms 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz 80 AM 2Hz 3 Vrms 3 V m Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to any part of the BP118A AFIB including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation app...

Page 24: ...is observed additional measures may be necessary such as reorienting or relocating the BP118A AFIB b Over the frequency range 150 to 80MHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m Recommended Separation Distances Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the BP118A AFIB The BP118A AFIB is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which...

Page 25: ...hile monitoring the blood pressure at home trial of regular versus irregular pulse for prevention of stroke TRIPPS 2 0 Am J Cardiol 2013 111 1598 1601 3 Gandolfo C Balestrino M Bruno C Finocchi C Reale N Validation of a simple method for atrial fibrillation screening in patients with stroke Neurol Sci 2015 36 1675 1678 4 Kearley K Selwood M Van den Bruel A Thompson M Mant D Hobbs FR et al Triage t...

Page 26: ...E Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Blood Pressure Diary Visit our website at www airssential com au to download add...

Page 27: ...MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Diastolic PULSE Date Time MEAL BEFORE AFTER Systolic Di...

Page 28: ... Ltd Airssential and LifeLine are the registered trademarks of Boian Surgical Pty Ltd These products are distributed under a quality management system certified as complying with ISO9001 2015 Manufactured for www airssential com au Made in China Combei Technology Guanlan Long Hua District Shenzhen Guangdong China VER 1911 AIRSSENTIAL ...

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