HoMedics BPW-030-0GB Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

BPW-030-0GB

Automatic Wrist

Blood Pressure Monitor

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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 read and follow all instructions and warnings
before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.

• Please note that this is a home healthcare product only and it is not
intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of your doctor or a
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 doctor if you have or suspect any
medical problem. Do not change your medications without the advice
of your doctor or healthcare professional.

• 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.

• Consult your doctor before measuring blood pressure at the wrist if
you have any of the following conditions: Severe hypertension, severe
diabetes, severe arteriosclerosis, severe kidney disease or vascular
disease that may compromise circulation.

• 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 wrist.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION:

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

About Blood Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

What is Blood Pressure?

Why Measure Your Blood Pressure?

Blood Pressure Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How This Blood Pressure Monitor Works . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

USAGE INFORMATION:

Name/Function of Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Display Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Applying the Cuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Correct Measuring Posture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Measurement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Recalling Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Clearing Values from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Time Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Important Notes Regarding Your

Blood Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Recalibration Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Care, Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults

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.

It is important that you consult your doctor regularly, as he 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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• 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 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.

BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD - JNC7

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

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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NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART:

Monitor

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HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE
MONITOR WORKS

This monitor uses Smart Sense technology to detect your blood
pressure. With one touch of a button, the cuff will automatically inflate to
block the blood flow through your artery. Next, the deflation process
starts. Smart Sense technology utilises an advanced air control system
to delicately control the deflation rate. The monitor efficiently analyses
and detects pulse signals while adjusting cuff pressure accordingly.
Please note that any muscle movement during inflation or deflation will
cause measurement error.

Smart Sense is validated to give clinically accurate results by conforming to the
Medical Device Directive (MDD) European Norm 1060-3 &/or 1060-4, The British
Hypertension Society (BHS) accreditation and the Food & Drug Administration
(FDA) AAMI/ANSI SP10 guidelines.

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Accessories for unit:

2 “AAA” size, 1.5V alkaline
batteries included in the carrying
case with the unit.

LCD Display

Date/Time Set key

Battery

Cover

User-

Switching

Key

Memory

Recall Key

ON/OFF/START
Key

Wrist
Cuff