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Posture

 

To measure your blood pressure you should be sitting 
comfortably on a chair. 

 

Take fi ve or six deep breaths and relax.

 

Rest your elbows on the table or other surface.

 

Hold your arm so that the cuff  is level with your heart.

 

Relax your arm and turn up the palm of your hand.

You can also take the measurement lying down:

 

Lie on your back.

 

Rest your arm alongside your body.

 

Have your palm facing up.

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Страница 1: ...blood pressure monitor upper arm instruction manual 16 10 2012 10 43 47 16 10 2012 10 43 47 ...

Страница 2: ...d pressure measurement 16 How does the blood pressure monitor work 18 What s included 19 Overview of the monitor 20 Preparing the device 23 Basic Settings 25 Switch device on and off 31 Measuring your blood pressure and pulse 32 Retrieving saved measurements 42 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 3 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 3 18 10 2012 11 59 51 18 10 2012 11 59 51 ...

Страница 3: ...ning storing and servicing your blood pressure monitor 47 Disposal 48 Technical specifications 49 FCC Statement 50 Limited Warranty 52 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 4 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 4 18 10 2012 12 00 10 18 10 2012 12 00 10 ...

Страница 4: ...digital reading An oscillometric monitor does not need a stethoscope so the monitor is simple to use by oneself Please read this manual thoroughly before use and save it for future reference PQVG We highly recommend that you consult with your physician or licensed healthcare professional if you have any questions about your blood pressure either before or as a result of using this monitor Please a...

Страница 5: ...ines to avoid possibly injury and or property damage NOTICE Additional information on using the device Bulleted item information on operating steps and results Tasks to be performed 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 6 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 6 18 10 2012 12 00 10 18 10 2012 12 00 10 ...

Страница 6: ...th your physician or licensed healthcare processional Do not take any treatment or medication as a result of the values unless you have discussed this with your physician Do not change any treatments or dosage of medication The manufacturer is not liable for damages that are caused by improper use or operation Improper use Do not use this blood pressure monitor for medical diagnosis It cannot repl...

Страница 7: ...dren There is a risk of suffocation Keep the device and its accessories out of reach of children Do not inflate with the button until the device is attached correctly to the arm Do not drop the device and do not place objects on top of it Avoid contact with water or moisture Do not use or store the device in extreme temperature conditions Do not bend or fold the fixed part of the cuff 12450 USA fi...

Страница 8: ... unless it is expressly specified Risk of explosion Never short circuit the batteries Do not dismantle or deform the batteries You could injure your hands or fingers or battery fluid could come into contact with your eyes or skin If this happens rinse the affected areas immediately with a large amount of clean water and contact your physician immediately Never expose the batteries to excessive hea...

Страница 9: ...me type Service Repairs Please contact the Customer Care line if you have questions about the device or experience technical problems Never try to open or repair the device yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside and it will void your warranty 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 10 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 10 18 10 2012 12 00 10 18 10 2012 12 00 10 ...

Страница 10: ...curate in the proximity of strong electrical fields Do not take any measurements near High voltage power lines Microwave appliances TV sets Wireless telephones 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 11 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 11 18 10 2012 12 00 10 18 10 2012 12 00 10 ...

Страница 11: ... maximum value systolic when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the circulatory system and a minimum value when the heart expands and fills up with blood again diastolic What is High Blood Pressure and how is it controlled High Blood Pressure also called by its medical term Hypertension is an abnormally high arterial blood pressure If left unattended it can cause many health problems includi...

Страница 12: ...with medication under a physician s supervision To prevent hypertension or to keep it under control Do not smoke Exercise regularly Reduce salt and fat intake Have regular physical checkups Maintain proper weight 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 13 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 13 18 10 2012 12 00 11 18 10 2012 12 00 11 ...

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Страница 14: ...or temperature This blood pressure measuring device helps you to take regular comparative measurements Individual irregular measurements are therefore not very meaningful The guidelines for normal and high blood pressure diastolic and systolic value have been defined by the World Health Organization WHO as shown in the following table 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 15 12450 USA final Content RE...

Страница 15: ...e arm Measure your pressure when you are relaxed Try to rest for fifteen minutes before measuring your blood pressure You should wait an hour after a large meal before measuring your blood pressure Do not smoke or drink alcohol before measuring your blood pressure Do not exercise for at least 60 minutes before measuring your blood pressure Do not measure your blood pressure if you are under stress...

Страница 16: ...tion s as a result of your measurements unless you have discussed this first with your physician By using your device regularly and recording your results you can get a clear overview of your blood pressure Everybody s blood pressure changes constantly Fluctuations may be caused by mental and physical factors such as diet stress exertion smoking and caffeine Blood pressure can also be affected by ...

Страница 17: ...is then reduced this creates a relation between the cuff pressure and the blood pressure The monitor has electronic step valves that can detect even slight changes during the measurement which can be evened out using the cuff pressure By reducing the pressure step by step fluctuations in the cuff are recorded by the monitor and included in the assessment If no fluctuations are recorded for a step ...

Страница 18: ...surement device 2 arm cuffs standard and XXL cuff 4 x 1 5V batteries type R6 LR6 AA Storage bag Blood pressure daily log Instruction Manual and Quick Start Guide Warranty 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 19 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 19 18 10 2012 12 00 11 18 10 2012 12 00 11 ...

Страница 19: ...nt device 6 Speaker 2 Display 7 WHO Blood pressure range indicator scale 3 User 1 Button Set up key 8 Plug for arm cuff tube 4 User 2 Button Set up key 9 Arm cuff 5 Button CLOCK 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 20 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 20 18 10 2012 12 00 11 18 10 2012 12 00 11 ...

Страница 20: ...21 Display 1 2 3 9 10 11 8 4 5 6 7 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 21 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 21 18 10 2012 12 00 12 18 10 2012 12 00 12 ...

Страница 21: ...indicator 4 Pulse rate heart beats per minute 5 Battery power remaining 6 Number of stored values 7 AVG average values 8 Cuff inflating deflating indicator 9 WHO blood pressure range indicator display 10 Time 11 Date 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 22 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 22 18 10 2012 12 00 13 18 10 2012 12 00 13 ...

Страница 22: ...23 Preparing the device Inserting batteries Open the battery compartment on the bottom 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 23 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 23 18 10 2012 12 00 13 18 10 2012 12 00 13 ...

Страница 23: ... polarity Close the battery compartment Basic settings must be reset after changing the batteries See page 25 NOTE Existing measurement values will be stored 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 24 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 24 18 10 2012 12 00 13 18 10 2012 12 00 13 ...

Страница 24: ...teries Volume Language Year Date month day Time hour minute Press the TIME button for approximately 3 seconds NOTE If you do not press any buttons for approximately 10 seconds the monitor will switch into standby mode 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 25 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 25 18 10 2012 12 00 13 18 10 2012 12 00 13 ...

Страница 25: ...ton 1 To decrease the volume press button 2 After pressing the button you will hear a confirmation tone in the corresponding volume Press the TIME key 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 26 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 26 18 10 2012 12 00 13 18 10 2012 12 00 13 ...

Страница 26: ... using buttons 1 or 2 scroll up or down until you find the abbreviation next to your desired language in the table below If you want no language output select LO Display Language L1 German L2 English L3 French L4 Turkish L0 No language output 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 27 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 27 18 10 2012 12 00 14 18 10 2012 12 00 14 ...

Страница 27: ... move backward Press the TIME key The digits indicating the month will flash To set the required month press User 1 button to advance or User 2 button to move backward Press the TIME key The digits indicating the day will flash 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 28 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 28 18 10 2012 12 00 14 18 10 2012 12 00 14 ...

Страница 28: ...key The digits indicating the hours will flash To set the required hour User 1 button to advance or User 2 button to move backward Press the TIME key The digits indicating the minutes will flash 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 29 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 29 18 10 2012 12 00 15 18 10 2012 12 00 15 ...

Страница 29: ...n to advance or User 2 button to move backward Press the TIME key The settings you have made are saved You will see the following display 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 30 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 30 18 10 2012 12 00 16 18 10 2012 12 00 16 ...

Страница 30: ...cally Press User 1 or User 2 button again to switch off the monitor Press the TIME button to switch the monitor into standby mode The monitor is in standby mode The monitor will switch off if you do not press any buttons for approximately 2 minutes 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 31 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 31 18 10 2012 12 00 16 18 10 2012 12 00 16 ...

Страница 31: ... lie directly on the skin Do not roll up tight shirt sleeves as this will squash the arm and could produce an inaccurate measurement Remove this item of clothing if the shirt sleeves cannot easily be rolled up Pull the end of the cuff through the frame at the other end The Velcro fastener must face out 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 32 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 32 18 10 2012 12 00 16 18...

Страница 32: ...arm The blue mark on the cuff points to the hand The bottom edge of the cuff must end 0 8 to 1 2 inches above the elbow Pull on the cuff and fold down its ends Secure the end with the Velcro fastener 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 33 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 33 18 10 2012 12 00 16 18 10 2012 12 00 16 ...

Страница 33: ...ecause the pressure on the arm will increase further when the cuff is pumped up If the shape of the arm does not allow the cuff to be wrapped around it properly the cuff can sit at a slight diagonal Stick the cuff s tube plug into the connection provided on the monitor 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 34 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 34 18 10 2012 12 00 16 18 10 2012 12 00 16 ...

Страница 34: ... or other surface Hold your arm so that the cuff is level with your heart Relax your arm and turn up the palm of your hand You can also take the measurement lying down Lie on your back Rest your arm alongside your body Have your palm facing up 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 35 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 35 18 10 2012 12 00 17 18 10 2012 12 00 17 ...

Страница 35: ...e values for the second user or if only one person uses this monitor to store additional values press button 2 The selected button will light up During measurement do not move the cuff or your arm or hand muscles After a few seconds the monitor will pump up the cuff When the cuff pressure is stable the monitor will start measuring automatically The current values are shown in the display Press but...

Страница 36: ...or the measurement The cuff deflates when the measurement is complete The systolic and diastolic blood pressure and the pulse with the pulse symbol appear on the display The values measured will be automatically stored with the date and time once measuring is complete 30 storage spaces are available whether you start measuring using button 1 or 2 Two people can record their values separately for e...

Страница 37: ...n or licensed healthcare provider Measuring without storing values You can also measure your blood pressure without storing the values To do so press button 1 or 2 at the same time The buttons light up The measurement is taken as described above The values measured are not saved Taking measurements if your blood pressure is higher than 230mmHg If your blood pressure is higher than 230mmHg you must...

Страница 38: ...tton mentioned Press User 1 or User 2 button and hold the button down for approximately 3 seconds The average values of the last three measurements from the selected memory will be shown in the display Press User 1 or User 2 button and hold the button down for approximately 3 seconds The de pressurisation symbol will be shown 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 39 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 3...

Страница 39: ...er 2 button and hold it down until the required starting value has been reached e g 250mmHg The measurement is taken The values measured are saved 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 40 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 40 18 10 2012 12 00 19 18 10 2012 12 00 19 ...

Страница 40: ...ed Severe high blood pressure Above 181 Above 111 light red Moderate high blood pressure 161 to 180 101 to 110 orange Mild high blood pressure 141 to 150 91 to 100 yellow Borderline high blood pressure 131 to 140 86 to 90 green Normal blood pressure 121 to 130 81 to 85 light green Optimum blood pressure Below 120 Below 80 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 41 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 41 18...

Страница 41: ...User 2 button and hold the button down for approximately 3 seconds The average values of the last three measurements from the selected memory will be shown in the display If you have switched on language output this value will also be given verbally 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 42 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 42 18 10 2012 12 00 20 18 10 2012 12 00 20 ...

Страница 42: ...hold it down for approximately 3 seconds The average values of the last three measurements from the selected memory will be shown in the display If you have switched on language output this value will also be given verbally Press button 1 or 2 to call up the stored values individually You can scroll through the newest to the oldest values by pressing the button 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 43...

Страница 43: ...1 for deleting User 1 memory or button 2 for deleting User 2 memory and hold it down for approximately 2 seconds Press button 1 or button 2 again to get into the menu To clear all values of the User 1 memory or User 2 memory press button 2 and 1 and hold it down simultaneously until CLOO is displayed 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 44 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 44 18 10 2012 12 00 20 18 1...

Страница 44: ...ctly and take measurement again See page 32 E4 Measurement error Put the cuff on correctly and take the measurement again See page 32 E5 The pressure is beyond the measurement range Read the instructions on measuring correctly See page 16 Measure again after 5 minutes E6 The battery power is too low Insert four new batteries See page 23 The battery symbol flashes The battery power is low Insert fo...

Страница 45: ...ons on measuring correctly See page 16 The cuff is not in the right position on the arm Put the cuff on correctly See page 32 The cuff tube is not connected correctly to the monitor Attach the cuff s tube plug correctly to the monitor 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 46 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 46 18 10 2012 12 00 21 18 10 2012 12 00 21 ...

Страница 46: ... inscriptions Do not wash the cuff Do not have the cuff dry cleaned If the monitor is not going to be used for long periods remove the batteries Put the monitor in its original box for storage and transport It is recommended that you check the operability of the monitor at least every three years 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 47 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 47 18 10 2012 12 00 21 18 10 20...

Страница 47: ...nitor At the end of its life this device should not be disposed of in household trash Enquire about the options for environmentally friendly disposal Batteries Do not throw used batteries out with your household trash Take them to a recycling center for old batteries 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 48 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 48 18 10 2012 12 00 21 18 10 2012 12 00 21 ...

Страница 48: ...age spaces 2 x 30 Cuffs for arm circumference 8 6 to 12 6 inches standard cuff 12 6 to 17 3 inches XXL cuff Operating conditions Temperature 50 to 104 F Relative humidity 30 to 85 Storage conditions Temperature 4 to 140 F Relative humidity 10 to 95 Power supply 4 x 1 5V batteries of type R6 LR6 AA Specifications subject to change without notice 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 49 12450 USA final ...

Страница 49: ...wever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation b...

Страница 50: ...overnment Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules Status 08 2012 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 51 12450 USA final Content REV1 indd 51 18 10 2012 12 00 21 18 10 2012 12 00 21 ...

Страница 51: ...w long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been opened repaired except by MEDION or its authorized Service representatives or otherwise altered This limited warranty does also not apply to defects resulting from misuse abuse accident neglect improper maintenance or handling If you believe the product is d...

Страница 52: ...ve other rights which vary from State to State To make a claim under this limited warranty you must first contact MEDION Customer Care using one of the options below to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number Once you have received the RMA please return the product as instructed by the RMA This warranty does not apply to any products returned to MEDION without a RMA To obtain a RMA pl...

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Страница 54: ...MODEL MD 12450 ITEM CODE 90115 02 2013 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Model MD 12450 90115 Daily 8 00 am 8 00 pm CST except holidays 12450 USA final Cover indd 1 12450 USA final Cover indd 1 ...

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