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SPECIFICATIONS

Application:

Measuring method

Oscillometric / non-invasive

Application

For adult use only

Measurement location Wrist section of lower arm

Memory

Maximum 60 records per user

Maximum Number
of users

2

Dimensions:

Height x Width x Depth ~ 91mm x 80mm x 31mm

(3.6in x 3.2in x 1.3in)

Weight

160g (5.5 oz) with batteries

Cuff circumference

~ 13.5 – 19.5cm (5.3 – 7.7in)

Measuring range:

Pressure

30 - 280mmHg (4.0 – 37.3 kPa)

Pulse

30 - 200 pulse/min

Accuracy:

Pressure

+/- 3mmHg (+/- .4 kPa)

Pulse

 +/- 5%

Power:

Power supply

3V DC, two (2) LR03 / AAA / UM4-
size 1.5V batteries

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more
about your blood pressure monitor and other Oregon
Scientific™ products such as digital cameras, sports
watches, hand-held organizers, alarm clocks, and weather
stations. The website also includes contact information for
our customer service department, in case you need to reach
us.

No user
memory

Cannot find
a record.

The memory
was not
activated prior
to taking a
measurement.

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.

The record
was stored to
the wrong user
memory

Press 

 to

view user 1’s
record.
Press SET to
view user 2’s
record.

Problem

Symptom

Check this

Remedy

Summary of Contents for BPW221

Page 1: ...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 s...

Page 2: ...mits prescribed by EN1060 3 Non invasive Sphygmomanometers Part 3 Supplementary requirements for electro mechanical blood pressure measuring systems The monitor s accuracy in measuring diastolic pressure was tested using the fifth Korotkoff sound method This manual contains important safety and care information and provides step by step instructions for using the product Read the manual thoroughly...

Page 3: ...ood pressure Never change a prescribed medication without consulting your physician This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations If the cuff pressure exceeds 300mmHg the unit will automatically deflate Should the cuff not deflate when pressures exceeds 300mmHg detach the cuff from the wrist and press the ON button to stop inflation To avoid measureme...

Page 4: ...r dealer or designated collection point for proper disposal ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What is blood pressure Blood pressure is the force generated by the blood against the walls of arteries during cardiac contraction and relaxation e g the pumping action of the heart What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart blood pressure reaches its max...

Page 5: ...s These variations may be more pronounced in hypertensive patients Normally the blood pressure rises while at work and is at its lowest during sleep Figure 4 below illustrates the variations over a single day with measurement taken every five minutes The thick line represents sleep time The rises in blood pressure at 4 PM A in the graph and 12AM B in the graph correspond to an attack of pain and s...

Page 6: ...eplace the cover Figure 5c 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 ...

Page 7: ...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 Position the edge of the cuff about 1 centimeter from the bottom of your palm Figure 6b 5 Fasten the wrist cuff around your wrist leaving no extra room between the cuff and your skin If the cuff is too loose the measurement will be inaccurate Figures 6c 6d Note...

Page 8: ...s allows your blood circulation to recover For a meaningful comparison try to measure under similar conditions For example take daily measurements at approximatelythesametime onthesamewrist orasdirected by a physician To stop the measurement process at any time press the ON button The main unit automatically switches off 1 minute after taking a measurement To save the battery life press the ON but...

Page 9: ...ter with your blood pressure monitor If the product is not operating as you think it should check here before arranging for servicing Lying down 3 Relax your hand 4 If you wish to save the record to the memory press SET to select user 1 or user 2 If you do not press the SET button the record will not be saved 5 Press the ON button Result After a few seconds the blood pressure monitor beeps and beg...

Page 10: ...s over 280mmHg 37 3 kPa 5 shows on the display Relax for a moment and then measure again Problem Symptom Check this Remedy 6 shows on the display Deflation period was too long Movementcan affect the measurement Relax for a momentandthen measureagain 7 or 8 shows on the display A calibration error occurred Retake the measurement If theproblem persists contact the retailer or our customer service de...

Page 11: ...es ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about your blood pressure monitor and other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras sports watches hand held organizers alarm clocks and weather stations The website also includes contact information for our customer service department in case you need to reach us No user memory Cannot find a record The mem...

Page 12: ... systems The CE mark further indicates that this blood pressure monitor meets the general requirements for electronic products as regards to resistance to electromagnetic interference Malfunctioning may however occur in the proximity of extremely strong electromagnetic fields In accordance with the Ordinance for Operators of Medical Products a technical inspection must be carried out if this devic...

Page 13: ...00 120 140 160 180 200 220 M D D M s s Name Age Weight kg lbs Date Time 10 PM 10 PM 10 Oct 17 Oct SYS DIS MAP 158 90 110 155 95 112 85 90 8 0 10 7 13 3 16 0 18 7 21 3 24 0 26 7 29 3 2003 Oregon Scientific All rights reserved ...

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