HoMedics BPS-420 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

BPS-420-0GB

Manual Inflate

Blood Pressure Monitor

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:

Important Safeguards ...................................................................4

About Blood Pressure...................................................................5

What is Blood Pressure?

Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?

Blood Pressure Standard .............................................................6

How This Blood Pressure Monitor Works ....................................7

USAGE INFORMATION:

Name/Function of Each Part ........................................................8

Display Explanations ....................................................................9

Installing Batteries.......................................................................11

Date & Time Set Procedure........................................................12

Using The Arm Cuff ....................................................................13

Measurement Procedure ............................................................16

Risk Category Indicator ..............................................................18

Recalling Values from Memory...................................................19

Clearing Values from Memory ....................................................19

Important Notes Regarding Your

Blood Pressure Measurement ....................................................20

Recalibration Service ..................................................................20

Care, Maintenance & Cleaning ..................................................21

Troubleshooting..........................................................................22

Specifications..............................................................................23

3 Year Guarantee ........................................................................24

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

WHEN USING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR, BASIC
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED.

• Please note that this is a home healthcare product only and it is not intended to
serve as a substitute for the advice of a GP or medical professional.

• Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or
disease. Measurement results are for reference only. Consult a healthcare
professional for interpretation of pressure measurements. Contact your GP if you
have or suspect any medical problem. Do not change your medications without
the advice of your GP or healthcare professional.

• Proper cuff size is critical for accurate measurements. Follow the instructions in
this manual and printed on the arm cuff to ensure the appropriate size of cuff is
being used.

• This product is not suitable for people with arrythmias. This device may have
difficulty determining the proper blood pressure for individuals with diabetes, poor
circulation of blood, kidney problems or for users who have suffered from a stroke.

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

• Electromagnetic interference: The device contains sensitive electronic
components. Avoid strong electrical or electromagnetic fields in the direct
vicinity of the device (e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens). These may
lead to temporary impairment of measurement accuracy.

• Use blood pressure monitor only for its intended use.

• Do not wrap the cuff around body parts other than your arm.

• This unit is intended for use in measuring the blood pressure and pulse rate of
adults. Do not use this device on infants or those who cannot express their own
consent. This unit should not be operated by children.

Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those
obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope ausculatory method,
within the standard guidelines.

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE:

What is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery walls while blood flows
through the arteries. The pressure measured when the heart contracts and sends
blood out of the heart is systolic (highest) blood pressure. The pressure measured
when the heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart is called diastolic
(lowest) blood pressure.

Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?

Among today’s various health problems, those associated with high blood
pressure are very common. High blood pressure dangerously correlates with
cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, blood pressure monitoring is important for
identifying those at risk.

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Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)

Stage 2 Hypertension >160 >100
Stage 1 Hypertension 140~159 90~99
Prehypertension 120~139 80~89
Normal <120 <80

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For adults 18 and older who are not on medicine for high blood pressure, are not having a short-term
serious illness, and do not have other conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease.

To determine category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall into two areas, use the
higher of the two numbers for classification.

There is an exception to the above definition of high blood pressure for people with diabetes
and chronic kidney disease. A blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high
blood pressure for those individuals.

This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Indicator to visually indicate the
assumed risk level of each reading based upon these standards. See page 18 for
more information on this feature.

It is important that you consult your doctor regularly, as your doctor will be able to
tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as the point at which you will be
considered at risk. For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure,
keeping long-term records is recommended.

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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS

This manual inflate digital blood pressure monitor provides systolic pressure,
diastolic pressure and pulse readings quickly and easily. Once the cuff is inflated,
the monitor will determine your blood pressures by analysis of your pressure
oscillations. When the measurement is completed, the device will deflate the cuff
and display your systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse readings.

Based upon your measurement results, the monitor's Risk Category Indicator will
alert you if your reading falls into the pre-hypertension, stage 1 hypertension, or
stage 2 hypertension risk categories. See page 18 for more information on the Risk
Category Indicator.

BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD - JNC7:

This is a blood pressure standard that identifies areas of low- and high-risk blood
pressure. This standard, however, is a general guideline as blood pressure varies
among different people, age groups, etc.

Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults