HoMedics BPW-1000-EU Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

BPW-1000-EU

Blood Pressure Monitor

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HOMEDICS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

Before use

Before the blood pressure monitor is taken into use a number of basic steps should be
observed. Please read this manual thoroughly before the blood pressure monitor is used
for the first time and keep the manual for future use.
The blood pressure monitor is intended for home use only. Any measurement is solely
for your information and can under no circumstances replace a visit to the doctor. The
blood pressure measurements should always be assessed by a qualified person (a
doctor, nurse or similar) who is familiar with the user’s general medical condition. By
regular use and by keeping a record of the results, this person can be kept well informed
about developments in the user’s blood pressure. Measurements must never be
interpreted by the user with the aim of changing levels in the use of medicine as
prescribed by a doctor, but the doctor’s instructions must be followed AT ALL TIMES.
Use of appropriate cuff size is crucial to correct measurement. Follow the instructions
presented in this manual and printed on the cuff to ensure that the correct cuff size is
used.
The blood pressure monitor is not suited for users who suffer from arrhythmia (heart
rhythm disturbances) and errors may occur in the measurement results if the user has
suffered a stroke, suffers from cardiovascular diseases, has a very low blood pressure, or
suffers from other symptoms such as circulatory diseases (diabetes, kidney diseases,
arterial sclerosis (deposits in the arteries), or poor peripheral blood circulation (e.g. in
hands and feet).
Electromagnetic disturbances: The device contains sensitive electronic components.
Keep it clear of strong electric or electromagnetic fields in the immediate surroundings
(e.g. mobile telephones, microwave ovens) as these may temporarily reduce
measurement accuracy.
Use the blood pressure monitor only for its original purpose.
The device is intended for measurement of blood pressure and pulse with adult persons.
Do not apply the monitor to infants nor to persons who cannot express their permission.
The device must not be operated by children.
The blood pressure monitor functions in accordance with the oscillometric
measurement principle. These blood pressure changes are measured in the cuff on the
basis of the arm pulse and are converted into a numerical value of the current blood
pressure. Simultaneously, the number of pulse beats are registered and calculated as
number of pulse beats per minute.
There are two kinds of discernible blood pressures. Both are expressed in mmHg
(millimetres on the mercury column): The systolic and the diastolic. The systolic (‘the
high blood pressure’) states the pressure when the heart chambers contract to send
blood through your body, and the diastolic (‘the low blood pressure’) states the pressure
when the heart is at ease and filling with blood before the next muscle contraction. The

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connection between values (mmHg) is expressed as e.g. 130 over 85 which means that
the systolic pressure is 130 and the diastolic pressure is 85.

Why is it important to keep an eye on your blood pressure?

Many of today’s most common diseases are connected to hypertension , also referred to
as ‘high blood pressure’. Hypertension is closely connected to cardiovascular diseases,
and for people in the danger zone the blood pressure provides an important tool to
keep an eye on the development.

What are systolic pressure and
diastolic pressure?

When ventricles contract and pump
blood out of the heart, blood pressure
reaches its maximum value, the highest
pressure in the cycle is known as systolic
pressure. When the heart relaxes
between heartbeats, the lowest blood
pressure is diastolic pressure.

What is the standard blood
pressure classification?

Below illustrates the blood pressure
classification mode by World Health
Organization (WHO) and International
Society of Hypertension(ISH) in 1999.

Systolic Diastolic

artery

press

relax

vein

blood discharging

blood entering

SYS <120 120~129 130~139 140~159 160~179 >180

DIA <80 80~84 85~89 90~99 100~109 >110

Level

Blood
Pressure
(mmHg)

Optimal

Normal High-normal Mild Moderate Severe

CAUTION

Only a physician/GP can tell you your normal blood pressure range and the point at
which you are at risk. Consult your physician to obtain these values. If the
measurements taken with this product fall outside the range, consult your physician/GP.

Hypo Norm. Norm. G1 G2

G3

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SAFETY INFORMATION

C

aution: consult accompanying

documents

Type B applied part

CE mark: conforms to essential
requirements of the Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC.

Disposal: do not dispose of this
product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately
for special treatment is necessary.

Manufacturer

Direct current

Specifies serial number

CAUTION

• This device is intended for adult use only.

• This device is intended for non-invasive measuring and monitoring of arterial blood
pressure. It is not intended for use on extremities other than the wrist or for functions
other than obtaining a blood pressure measurement.

• Do not confuse self-monitoring with self-diagnosis. This unit allows you to monitor
your blood pressure. Do not begin or end medical treatment based solely on the
readings from this unit. Always consult your physician first.

• If you are taking medication, consult your physician to determine the most appropriate
time to measure your blood pressure. Never change a prescribed medication without
consulting your physician.

• This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or
operations.

• If the wrist cuff pressure exceeds 40 kPa (300 mmHg), the unit will automatically
deflate. Should the wrist cuff not deflate when pressures exceeds 40 kPa (300 mmHg),
detach the wrist cuff from the wrist and press the “ ” button to stop inflation.

• To avoid measurement errors, carefully read this manual before using the product.

• The equipment is not AP/APG equipment and not suitable for use in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.

• The operator shall not touch the battery and the patient simultaneously.

• The user must check that the equipment functions safely and see that it is in proper
working condition before being used.

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LCD display signal

MEM

Pul/min

SYSDIA

G3

G2

G1

Norm

Hypo.

Hype.

Symbol Description Explanation

Systolic blood pressure High pressure result

Diastolic blood pressure Low pressure result

BPM

Pulse/minute; heartbeats/minute

Memory

If “M” shows, the displayed measurement values
is from the memory.

Movement error symbol Movement will result in inaccurate reading

Low battery

Batteries are low and need to be replaced

kPa

Measurement unit of the blood pressure
(1kPa = 7.5mmHg)

mmHg

Measurement unit the blood pressure
(1mmHg = 0.133kPa)

Deflating CUFF is deflating

Time (hour:minute) Current time

Grade

The grade of the blood pressure