B.Well WA-22H Instruction Manual

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WA-22H

Semi-automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

Table of contents

3. The various components of the blood-pressure monitor

4. Putting the blood-pressure monitor into operation

4.1. Inserting the batteries

4.2. Tube connection

5.1. Before the measurement

5.2. Common sources of error

5.3. Fitting the cuff

5.4. Measuring procedure

5.5. Inflating further

5.6. Discontinuing a measurement

5.7. Memory – displaying the last measurement

7. Care and maintenance, recalibration

8. Guarantee

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The blood-pressure monitor WA-22H is a semi-automatic, digital blood-pressure measuring device for

The device offers a very high and clinical tested measurement accuracy and has been designed to

Thanks to the large LCD display of WA-22H, both operational status and cuff pressure are visible for

the entire duration of the measurement.

doctor.

Attention!

Do not forget: self-measurement means Control, not diagnosis or treatment. Unusual values must

always be discussed with your doctor. Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of

any drugs prescribed by your doctor.

The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of heart pacemakers!

In cases of cardiac irregularity (Arrhythmia), measurements made with this instrument should only

The device contains sensitive electronic components (Microcomputer). Therefore, avoid strong elec-

trical or electromagnetic fields in the direct vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave

cookers). These can lead to temporary impairment of the measuring accuracy.

The level of blood-pressure is determined in a part of the brain, the so-called circulatory centre, and

adapted to the respective situation by way of feedback via the nervous system.

To adjust the blood-pressure, the strength and frequency of the heart (Pulse), as well as the width of circ-

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The level of arterial blood-pressure changes periodically during the heart activity: during the «blood

ejection» (Systole) the value is maximal (systolic blood-pressure value), at the end of the heart’s «rest

The blood-pressure values must lie within certain normal ranges in order to prevent particular dis-

eases.

values at this level endanger your health due to the associated advancing damage to the blood vessels

Should the systolic blood-pressure values lie between 140 mmHg and 160 mmHg and/or the diastolic

With blood-pressure values that are too low, i.e. systolic values under 105 mmHg and/or diastolic

values under 60 mmHg, likewise, please consult your doctor.

Show these values to your doctor. Never use the results of your measurements to alter independently

the drug doses prescribed by your doctor.

Table for classifying blood-pressure values (units mmHG) according to World Health Organization:

Systolic

Check with your

doctor

Self-check

Consult your doctor

Serious hypertension

Consult your doctor

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Further information

If your values are mostly standard under resting conditions but exceptionally high under conditi-

ons of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that you are suffering from so-called «labile

Correctly measured diastolic blood-pressure values above 120 mmHg require immediate medical

treatment.

a) Please consult your doctor.

term with considerable risks to health. This concerns the arterial blood vessels of your body, which

are endangered due to constriction caused by deposits in the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). A de-

ficient supply of blood to important organs (heart, brain, muscles) can be the result. Furthermore,

with long-term continuously increased blood-pressure values, the heart will become structurally

damaged.

c) There are many different causes of the appearance of high blood pressure. We differentiate between

the common primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can

d) There are measures which you can take, not only for reducing a medically established high blood

A) Eating habits

Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. Reduce overweight!

Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.

Avoid fatty foods.

Follow consistently any medical instructions for treating previous illness such as:

Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus)

Fat metabolism disorder

Gout

C) Habits

Give up smoking completely

Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol

Restrict your caffeine consumption (Coffee)

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After a preliminary medical examination, do regular sport.

Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require strength.

Avoid reaching the limit of your performance.

With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please consult your doctor before beginning

your sporting activities. He will advise you regarding the type and extent of types of sport that are

3. The various components of the blood-pressure monitor

The illustration shows the blood-pressure monitor WA-22H, consisting of:

a) Measuring unit

O/I

Cuff connection

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4. Putting the blood-pressure monitor into operation

4.1. Inserting the batteries

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the

a) Remove cover as illustrated.

observing the indicated polarity.

c) If the battery warning appears in the display, the

Attention!

After the battery warning appears, the device is

Please use «AA» Long-Life or Alkaline 1.5 V Ba-

tteries. The use of 1.2 V Accumulators is not

If the blood-pressure monitor is left unused for

the device.

elements. When functioning correctly all segments

4.2. Tube connection

ЕА-Сuff А (1-tube cuff + T-connector): set up (or

check) the tube connections between cuff, instr-

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Avoid eating, smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before the measurement. All these

factors influence the measurement result. Try and find time to relax by sitting in an armchair in a

quiet atmosphere for about ten minutes before the measurement.

Remove any garment that fits closely to your upper arm.

Measure always on the same arm (normally left).

Attempt to carry out the measurements regularly at the same time of day, since the blood-pressure

changes during the course of the day.

Note

Comparable blood-pressure measurements always require the same conditions!

These are normally always quiet conditions.

All efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase the blood-pressure. Make sure you are

during the measurement. Use a cushion for support if necessary.

If the arm artery lies considerably lower (higher) than the heart, an erroneously higher (lower)

of 10 mmHg!)

Cuffs that are too narrow or too short result in false measurement values. Selecting the correct

cuff is of extraordinary importance. The cuff size is dependent upon the circumference of the arm

your use, please contact your dealer. Note: only use clinically approved Original-Cuffs!

A loose cuff or a sideways protruding air-pocket causes false measurement values.

With repeated measurements, blood accumulates in the respective arm, which can lead to false

a 1 minute pause.

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a) Pass the end of the cuff (with sewn-in rubber

stopper) through the metal stirrup so that a loop

twards. (Ignore this step if the cuff has already

tube points in the direction of the lower arm.

c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain

that the lower edge of the cuff lies approximately

tube leaves the cuff on the inner side of the arm.

exactly over the artery which runs down the inner

side of the arm.

d) Tighten the free end of the cuff and close the cuff

with the closer.

e) There must be no free space between the arm and

the cuff as this would influence the result. Clothing

which does (e.g. a pullover) must be taken off.

f) Secure the cuff with the Velcro closer in such a way

that it lies comfortably and is not too tight. Lay the

arm on the table (palm upwards) so that the cuff

the tube is not kinked.

g) Remain seated quietly for two minutes before you

Comment

also be placed on the right one. However all measur-

ements should be made using the same arm.

tube

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