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Summary of Contents for BD323

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Page 2: ...rofessional blood pressure equipment for doctors and hospitals in Canada In the 1970 s we pioneered the first blood pressure devices for monitoring at home and in the 1980 s we introduced digital technology in Canada We haven t been counting but we know that millions of our home use monitors have been used by Canadians in the last 30 years All BIOS Diagnostics devices are developed in collaboratio...

Page 3: ...2D Calibration 1 3 What Do Your Numbers Mean 1 4 Normal Blood Pressure Values 1 5 Common Blood Pressure Questions and Answers 1 6 About 3X Averaging 1 6A Key Advantages 1 6B Measurement Sequence 2 Getting Started 2 1 About the BD323 2 2 About the LCD Screen 2 3 Inserting the Batteries 2 4 Using an AC DC Power Adapter 3 Using the Device 3 1 Measurement Mode Selection 3X or Single 3 2 Setting Time D...

Page 4: ...ment Indicator displays the range between which your blood pressure values lie according to Hypertension Canada Detects Irregular Heartbeat 3X Averaging takes 3 blood pressure measurements consecutively and averages the last two measurements to show one average measurement Time and Date This device is easy to use and has been proven in clinical studies to provide excellent accuracy Before using th...

Page 5: ...cking the frequency of heart pacemakers If you have been diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat vascular constriction liver disorders or diabetes have a cardiac pacemaker or are pregnant measurements made with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation with your doctor Take care while handling the batteries in the device Incorrect usage may cause battery fluid l...

Page 6: ...rements are averaged and a comparison can be made Since most people tend to relax and their blood pressure falls with subsequent measurements following this protocol reduces these natural changes in Blood Pressure levels The standard technical error of both consumer and professional devices is normally 3 mmHg so a discrepancy of 6 mmHg is acceptable even when the devices are working within their s...

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Page 8: ...e at home One or two readings will not provide a true indication of your normal blood pressure It is important to take regular daily measurements and to keep records over a period of time This information can be used to assist your physician in diagnosing and preventing potential health problems 1 6 About 3X Averaging 3X Averaging is a technology that enables optimum reliability in self measuremen...

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Page 10: ...ncluded You may also operate this monitor using an AC DC adapter 1 Ensure that the AC DC adapter and cable are not damaged 2 Plug the adapter cable into the AC DC adapter port on the right side of the blood pressure monitor 3 Plug the adapter into your electrical outlet When the adapter is connected no battery current is consumed NOTE AC Adapter power source 6V D C 600mA 3 Using the Device This se...

Page 11: ... the START STOP button to switch to single mode you will see nor on the screen Press the MEM button to confirm NOTE The blood pressure monitor default is set to nor single mode measurement when first powered up 3 2 Setting the Time Date and Year NOTE Setting the year month date and time is one sequential process 1 Press and hold the MEM button until you see nor on the screen Let go of the MEM butt...

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Page 13: ... in the hose f You can adjust the level of your arm by putting a cushion under your arm Ideally the cuff should be at heart level g Remain seated in a comfortable room temperature for at least 5 minutes then start the measurement h For those who cannot put the cuff on the left arm put it on the right arm as shown i Consecutive measurements will cause blood accumulation in the lower arm which will ...

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Page 15: ...ld appear on the screen select the Blood Pressure monitor name and press Confirm The Blood Pressure monitor and App should successfully connect 7 If connection is successful the BP monitor will sync to the App and the memory from the monitor will download onto the App NOTE You should see the memory count down on the BP monitor as its downloading the measurements to the App If there are no measurem...

Page 16: ... series for confirmation This data can be used by a medical professional to make a diagnosis of hypertension 3 8 Memory Recall This blood pressure monitor automatically stores 30 measurements in its memory The oldest record will be replaced by the latest measurement value when there are more than 30 sets 3 9 Recall the Memory with the Power Off Press the MEM button the average of all the measureme...

Page 17: ...lear the memory After this press either the MEM button the symbols and will appear on the screen This means that the memory has successfully cleared 3 11 Blood Pressure Assessment Indicator The bars on the left hand side of the display show you the range within which the indicated blood pressure values lies Depending on the height of the bar the readout value is either within the normal green bord...

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