Measuring blood pressure
Overview
You, as the patient, are an intended operator of the device. You can measure your blood
pressure and then save and send measurement data to a smartphone or tablet. You can
also maintain your device and its accessories, and you can change the batteries under
normal circumstances.
To measure your blood pressure, you need the following:
•
Blood pressure monitor with batteries inserted
•
Blood pressure cuff ("D-ring" style for easy, one-handed adjustment)
•
Blood pressure air tube
To save and transfer blood pressure measurements, you also need a smartphone or
tablet with
Bluetooth
wireless connectivity and the app or software to receive your
patient data.
Set up your equipment
Insert or replace the batteries
Warning
Patient injury risk. Do not burn batteries. Batteries may leak or
explode.
CAUTION
Remove the batteries if the device is not used regularly.
CAUTION
Dispose of old batteries by following your local recycling
guidelines.
If you are not using AC power, you must install 4 AA alkaline batteries before using the
device.
Replace the batteries when any of the following occurs:
•
The battery charge indicator indicates a low charge
•
The display dims
•
The display does not light up
1. Slide off the battery cover.
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