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GENERAL REMARKS
General remarks on blood pressure and blood
pressure measurement
1. To
de
fl
ate the cuff quickly, press the “Exhaust button”.
2. The attached cuff (model SCN-004) is suitable for arm
circumferences of 22-32 cm.
3. When attaching the cuff, adjust the position of the cuff so that
the blue marker is located in the center of your arm and the
hem of the cuff is 1-2 cm above your elbow.
4. The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device,
because it is intended for home use.
5. Self measurement is not therapy! In no event should you
change the dosage of your medication prescribed by your
physician.
6. As preparation for measuring your blood pressure, you
should urinate and then remain relatively still for 10 to 15
minutes prior to measurement.
7. Exercising, eating, drinking, smoking, etc., prior to measurement
may affect the results.
8. Your blood pressure varies constantly throughout the day.
Measurements should be taken regularly at the same time
each day.
9. DO NOT place too much emphasis on the results of one
measurement. Keep a continuing record of your blood
pressure variations. A complete picture can only be obtained
from a large number of readings.
10. Emotional stress tends to cause your blood pressure to rise.
To obtain correct blood pressure measurements
1. Take
fi
ve or six deep breaths and then relax before measuring
your blood pressure. If you are tense when taking the
measurement, you will not get a valid reading.
2. Your blood pressure will be elevated if you are anxious or
irritated, suffering from lack of sleep or constipation, or have
just taken some exercise or eaten a meal.
3. Wrap the cuff around your arm and tighten it so that one
fi
nger can be inserted between the cuff and arm.
4. DO NOT measure your blood pressure after bathing or
drinking.
5. If you feel the need to urinate, do so before measuring your
blood pressure.
6. Measure your blood pressure where the room temperature is
around 20°C. DO NOT measure your blood pressure when it
is too cold (below 10°C) or too hot (above 40°C) in the room.
7. DO NOT try to measure your blood pressure immediately
after drinking coffee or tea or after smoking.
8. Measure your blood pressure when you are relaxed and still.
Keep the center of the cuff at the level of your heart and DO
NOT move your arm or talk.
9. DO NOT measure blood pressure when the cuff has been on
your arm for a few minutes or more. During this time, your
arm will have built up a higher blood pressure and you will not
get valid reading.
10. The
fi
gure below shows the blood pressure classi
fi
cations
under the WHO standards.
Remarks:
The graph is not exact,
but may be used as a
guide in understanding
non-invasive blood
pressure measurements.
The device is only
intended for use by
adults.
De
fi
nitions and Classi
fi
cations of Blood Pressure Levels
SYSTOLIC (mmHg)
180
160
140
130
120
80 85 90
100
110 DIASTOLIC (mmHg)
Grade 3 Hypertension (severe)
Grade 2 Hypertension (moderate)
Grade 1 Hypertension (mild)
High-Normal
Normal
Optimal
11. Intended Use
• This device is noninvasive blood pressure monitor by
oscillometric method. This device can measure the systolic
blood pressure (SYS), the diastolic blood pressure (DIA) and
the pulse rate automatically.
• This device is intended to be used for checking personal
health condition at home under the direction of a physician
and is not intended to be a diagnostic device.
• This device is not intended for use with neonates or infant,
and not intended for automatic cycling measurement.
Measure your blood pressure at the same time each
day.
* Your blood pressure changes all the time. This means that data
gathered over a long period has far more signi
fi
cance than data
from just one measurement. For this reason, you must measure
your blood pressure on a daily basis. Ideally, you should measure
your blood pressure at the same time each day, wherever
possible.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
Precautions for use
1. If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure or other
circulatory disease, consult your physician before using the
monitor.
2. If the cuff pressure feels abnormal or you experience any
other irregularity while using the cuff, reduce the pressure
immediately by pressing the “Exhaust button”, detach the cuff
or unplug the air hose connector from the monitor and then
consult the sales outlet where you purchased the monitor.
3. If you think the measurement is abnormal or if measurement
makes you feel unwell, discontinue use and consult your
physician.
4. Blood pressure measurement may not be possible for anyone
with a weak pulse or arrhythmia.
5. Repeated blood pressure measurement may cause problems
such as congestion or swelling in some people.
6. Frequently repeated blood pressure measurements will not
give accurate results. Allow an interval of about 1 minute
between measurements.
7. If you suffer from a severe problem with blood circulation in
your arms, consult your physician before using the monitor.
Failure to do so could be hazardous to your health.
8. Measurement may not be possible for anyone with insuf
fi
cient
blood
fl
ow to the area where measurements will be taken or
who suffers from a frequent irregular heartbeat. Consult your
physician for advice on whether to use the monitor.
9. DO NOT wrap the cuff around an injured arm.
10. DO NOT wrap the cuff around an arm in which a drip
(intravenous infusion) is inserted, or which is being used for
blood transfusion as part of medical treatment. Doing so
could result in an injury or a serious accident.
11. DO NOT use the monitor in the vicinity of
fl
ammable gases
such as those used for anaesthesia. Doing so could ignite the
gases and cause an explosion.
12. DO NOT use the monitor in enriched oxygen environments
such as a hospital’s hyperbaric chamber or oxygen tent.
Doing so could ignite the oxygen and cause a
fi
re.
13. DO NOT use mobile phones near the monitor as this could
result in a malfunction.
14. If you use a cardiac pacemaker, consult your physician before
using the monitor.
15. Be sure to use this unit only for measuring blood pressure.
DO NOT use it for any other purpose.
16. Be sure to use only our authorized parts and accessories.
Parts and accessories not approved for use with the device
may damage the unit.
17. DO NOT use this unit on infants.
18. Blood pressure measurement may not be possible for
anyone with common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular
premature beats or atrial
fi
brillation.
