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9.Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure

Manufacturer

OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.

24, Yamanouchi Yamanoshita-cho,

Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-0084 Japan

EU-

representative

OMRON HEALTHCARE

EUROPE B.V.

Kruisweg 577, 2132 NA

Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

www.omron-healthcare.com

Subsidiary

OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD.

Opal Drive

Fox Milne, Milton Keynes MK 15 0DG, United Kingdom

Subsidiary

OMRON Medizintechnik Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H.

Windeckstraße 81a 68163 Mannheim, Germany

www.omron-medizintechnik.de

Subsidiary

OMRON SANTÉ FRANCE SAS

14, rue de Lisbonne, 93561 Rosny-sous-Bois Cedex,

France

REP

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Summary of Contents for M2 Compact

Page 1: ...ure Monitor Model M2 Compact Instruction Manual Mode d emploi Gebrauchsanweisung Manuale di istruzioni Manual de instrucciones Gebruiksaanwijzing РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ EN FR DE IT ES NL RU AR IM HEM 7102 E 02 10 07 1664464 6C ...

Page 2: ...orrectly When Taking a Measurement 12 3 2 Applying the Arm Cuff 14 3 3 Taking a Reading 16 3 4 Instructions for special conditions 20 3 5 Using the Memory Function 21 4 Quick Reference Guide 23 Care and maintenance 5 Handling Errors and Problems 24 5 1 Error Messages 24 5 2 Troubleshooting 26 6 Maintenance and Storage 28 7 Optional Parts 30 8 Technical Data 31 9 Some Useful Information about Blood...

Page 3: ...d pressure monitor operating on the oscillometric principle It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly The unit also stores up to 14 measurements in memory Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the unit For specific information about your own blood pressure CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Before using the unit ...

Page 4: ...nflation can cause internal bleeding AC Adapter Usage Never plug in or unplug the power cord from the electric outlet with wet hands Battery Usage If battery fluid should get in your eyes immediately rinse with plenty of clean water Consult a doctor immediately Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or ...

Page 5: ...outlet Do not use the AC adapter if the unit or the power cord is damaged Turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately Battery Usage If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing immediately rinse with plenty of clean water Use only four AAA alkaline batteries with this unit Do not use other types of batteries Do not insert the batteries with their polarities incorrectly aligned...

Page 6: ...n it is not wrapped around your arm Do not wash the arm cuff or immerse it in water Read and follow the Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC in the Technical Data Section Read and follow the Correct Disposal of This Product in the Technical Data Section when disposing of the device and any used accessories or optional parts ...

Page 7: ...ain unit Arm Cuff A Display B O I START button C M Memory button D AC adapter jack for optional AC adapter E Battery compartment F Air jack G Arm cuff Medium cuff arm circumference 22 32 cm H Air tube I Air plug A B C E F D H G I ...

Page 8: ...during measurement 2 If flashing after measurement completed or when viewing results stored in the memory indicates blood pressure out of recommended range O Pulse display P Deflation symbol Q Irregular heartbeat symbol Note If your systolic or diastolic pressure is outside the standard range above 135 85 mmHg the Heartbeat symbol will blink Please refer to Chapter 3 3 6 J K M L O N P Q ...

Page 9: ...9 1 Overview EN Package contents others R Storage case S Four AAA alkaline LR03 batteries Instruction manual Guarantee card Blood pressure pass S R ...

Page 10: ...the ribbed part of the cover 3 Install or replace four AAA size batteries so that the positive and negative polarities match the polarities indicated on the battery compartment 4 Put the battery cover back in place Slide the battery cover as indicated until it clicks into place Note The measurement values continue to be stored in memory even after the batteries are replaced ...

Page 11: ...the batteries are exhausted You should replace the batteries with new ones at once Turn the unit off before replacing the batteries Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or more Dispose of batteries according to applicable local regulations Four new AAA alkaline batteries will last for approximately 300 measurements when used to take two measurements a day Since the su...

Page 12: ...inking alcohol smoking or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement Do not move or talk during measurement Correct Posture Remove tight fitting clothing from your upper arm and any thick clothing such as a sweater Do not place the cuff over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight Sit upright with your back straight Place your arm on a table so that the ...

Page 13: ...t If the values between the two arms differ substantially please check with your physician which arm to use for your measurement Incorrect Posture These situations could lead to higher blood pressure values due to strain or the arm cuff being lower than the heart If the arm cuff is at a lower position than your heart use cushions etc to adjust the height of your arm Arched back leaning forwards Si...

Page 14: ...er please remove thick clothes such as sweaters before taking a reading 1 Insert the air plug into the air jack on the left side of the main unit 2 Put your left arm through the cuff loop Note If the cuff is not assembled pass the end of the cuff furthest from the tubing through the metal D ring to form a loop The smooth cloth should be on the inside of the cuff loop ...

Page 15: ...f should be 1 to 2 cm above the elbow 4 When the cuff is positioned correctly close the fabric fastener FIRMLY 1 The air tube should run down the inside of your forearm and be in line with your middle finger 2 The bottom of the cuff should be approximately 1 to 2 cm above your elbow 3 Apply the cuff to your upper arm so that the coloured marker blue arrow under tube is centered on the middle of yo...

Page 16: ...ion stops and the measurement starts with deflating As the cuff deflates the heartbeat symbol flashes at every heartbeat 3 When the measurement is complete the arm cuff completely deflates Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed 4 Check the measurement results The unit automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate into its memory Refer to 3 5 Using the Memory Function Note Wait 2 3 m...

Page 17: ...ress the O I START button to turn the unit off Note If you forget to turn the unit off it will automatically shut itself off after five minutes Common Causes of Inaccurate Results Leaning forwards Arm cuff is too loose Movement or talking during measurement Note If the arm cuff is at a lower position than your heart use cushions etc to adjust the height of your arm ...

Page 18: ...udes an irregular heartbeat feature Irregular heartbeats can influence the results of the measurement The irregular heartbeat algorithm automatically determines if the measurement is usable or needs to be repeated If the measurement results are affected by irregular heartbeats but the result is valid the result is shown together with the irregular heartbeat symbol If the irregular heartbeats cause...

Page 19: ...tem that drives the heartbeat Typical symptoms are skipped heartbeats premature contraction an abnormally rapid tachycardia or slow bradycardia pulse This can be caused by heart disease aging physical predisposition stress lack of sleep fatigue etc Arrhythmia can only be diagnosed by a doctor through a special examination Whether the appearance of the irregular heartbeat symbol in the results indi...

Page 20: ...to inflate press the O I START button and keep it pressed until the pressure is 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your suspected systolic pressure Note You cannot inflate the cuff above 299 mmHg An error will be displayed if you try to inflate the cuff above 299 mmHg 3 Release the O I START button when the cuff has been inflated to the desired pressure The cuff starts to deflate and measurement starts 4 T...

Page 21: ...ults stored in memory the screen to the right is displayed Important If your systolic or diastolic pressure is outside the standard range the heartbeat symbol will blink when the measurement result is displayed Refer to 3 3 number 4 2 Press the M button repeatedly to cycle through the previous measurement results Keep the button pressed down to cycle rapidly through the previous results If the irr...

Page 22: ...he unit will be deleted 1 To delete stored readings first press the M button Then while holding it down press the O I START button simultaneously for about 2 3 seconds All readings will then be deleted Important Be careful not to press the O I START button first If the O I START button is pressed first measurement will start 2 Press the O I START button to turn the unit off Note If you forget to t...

Page 23: ...ly the arm cuff to your upper arm The coloured marker should be centred on the inside of your arm and point down the inside of the arm so that the air tube runs down the inside of your forearm and is in line with your middle finger 3 Secure the cuff around your arm using the fabric fastener strip 4 Press the O I START button When measurement is complete the monitor displays your blood pressure and...

Page 24: ... Insert the air plug securely Refer to section 3 2 Arm cuff not applied correctly Apply the arm cuff correctly Refer to section 3 2 Clothing is interfering with the arm cuff Remove any clothing interfering with the arm cuff Refer to section 3 2 Air is leaking from the arm cuff Replace cuff with new one Refer to Chapter 7 The arm cuff was inflated above 299 mmHg when inflating the cuff manually Rel...

Page 25: ...bol may also be displayed with error messages Battery power is low Replace all four AAA batteries with new ones Refer to section 2 1 Device error Contact your OMRON retail outlet or distributor Refer to Chapter 8 Error Display Cause Remedy Blinks or appears continuously ...

Page 26: ...s the air plug securely inserted into the main unit Make sure that the air plug is connected securely Refer to section 3 2 Air is leaking from the arm cuff Replace the arm cuff with a new one Refer to Chapter 7 Arm cuff deflates too soon The arm cuff is loose Apply the cuff correctly so that it is firmly wrapped around the arm Refer to section 3 2 Cannot measure or readings are too low or too high...

Page 27: ...nes The batteries have been inserted incorrectly Insert the batteries with the correct polarity Other problems Press the O I START button and repeat measurement If the problem continues try replacing the batteries with new ones If this still does not solve the problem contact your OMRON retail outlet or distributor Problem Cause Remedy ...

Page 28: ...he main unit The unit should be cleaned with a soft dry cloth Do not wash the arm cuff or immerse it in water Do not use petrol thinners or similar solvents to clean the arm cuff Use a soft moistened cloth and soap to clean the arm cuff Do not carry out repairs of any kind by yourself If a defect occurs consult your OMRON retail outlet or distributor as mentioned on the packaging Calibration and S...

Page 29: ...e Do not bend the air tube excessively 2 Place the arm cuff and main unit in the storage case Do not store the unit in the following situations If the unit is wet Locations exposed to extreme temperatures humidity direct sunlight dust or corrosive vapours Locations exposed to vibrations shocks or where it will be at an angle Locations exposed to chemicals or corrosive vapours ...

Page 30: ...the optional AC adapter with the main unit be careful not to damage the main unit or cuff 1 Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of the main unit 2 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet To disconnect the AC adapter unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet first and then immediately remove the AC adapter plug from the main unit Medium Arm Cuff Arm cir...

Page 31: ...Digital Display Measurement Method Oscillometric method Measurement Range Pressure 0 mmHg to 299 mmHg Pulse 40 to 180 min Memory 14 Measurements Accuracy Pressure 3 mmHg Pulse 5 of display reading Inflation Automatic by electric pump Deflation Automatic pressure release valve Pressure Detection Capacitive pressure sensor Power Source 4 AAA batteries 1 5V or AC DC adapter optional 6V 4W Battery lif...

Page 32: ...rference may result in incorrect operation of the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation Medical devices should also not interfere with other devices In order to regulate the requirements for EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility with the aim to prevent unsafe product situations the IEC60601 1 2 standard has been implemented This standard defines the levels of immunity to electromag...

Page 33: ... of high blood pressure As a variety of conditions affect blood pressure a single measurement may not be sufficient for an accurate diagnosis Many factors such as physical activity anxiety or the time of day can influence your blood pressure Thus it is best to try and measure your blood pressure at the same time each day to get an accurate indication of any changes in blood pressure Blood pressure...

Page 34: ... on the blood pressure values measured on people in a sitting position in outpatient departments of hospitals Note There is no universally accepted definition of hypotension However those having the systolic pressure below 100 mmHg are assumed as hypotensive 80 180 160 140 130 120 85 90 100 110 Diastolic blood pressure mmHg Systolic blood pressure mmHg Severe hypertension Moderate hypertension Mil...

Page 35: ...B V Kruisweg 577 2132 NA Hoofddorp The Netherlands www omron healthcare com Subsidiary OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD Opal Drive Fox Milne Milton Keynes MK 15 0DG United Kingdom Subsidiary OMRON Medizintechnik Handelsgesellschaft m b H Windeckstraße 81a 68163 Mannheim Germany www omron medizintechnik de Subsidiary OMRON SANTÉ FRANCE SAS 14 rue de Lisbonne 93561 Rosny sous Bois Cedex France EC REP ...

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