IBP MEDICARE 60 Instruction Manual

closing date: april 2002 © by ibp innovative business promotion gmbh, Germany

MEDICARE 60

Instruction manual

Semi-automatic upper arm blood pressure monitor

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table of contents

1 introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2

2 preliminary remarks ............................................................................................................ 3

3 about blood pressure

3.1 blood pressure values .................................................................................................. 4-5

3.2 what is “Hypertension“ (High Blood Pressure) and why is it harmful? .............................. 6

3.3 measures affecting your blood pressure positively ........................................................ 6

3.4 how to obtain accurate readings ................................................................................. 7

4 the unit / accessories

identification of the unit / accessories included ................................................................... 8

5 display/symbols .................................................................................................................. 9

6 befoe using the device

battery installation, battery replacement ............................................................................. 10

7 making a blood pressure measurement

7.1 attaching the arm cuff ................................................................................................. 11-13

7.2 the right measuring position ........................................................................................ 13

7.3 the measuring method ................................................................................................ 14-16

7.4 switching off automatically .......................................................................................... 16

8 the memory function .......................................................................................................... 17

9 an error is displayed............................................................................................................ 18

10 other important notes ........................................................................................................ 19

11 specifications ...................................................................................................................... 20

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dear customer,

we are glad that you have decided for this semi-automatic blood pressure monitor. The product you
have bought is state of the art, of highest quality and has many advanced features. The device is ideal
for regular blood pressure checking. Because the device has an automatic memory, which can store 60
values, you can easily track changes and notify your doctor in good time if problems are detected. The unit
is determined for household use and should be used by adult persons only.

important notes !

Please read this Instruction Manual carefully to know your blood pressure monitor. Then the monitor
will give you many years of smooth service and supply measuring data of high accuracy. Only your
physician can interpret your blood pressure values. If you suffer from cardiac arrhythmia, always discuss
the blood pressure values with your doctor. If you have questions about blood pressure for which you
do not find an answer in this booklet, also consult your doctor.

The right to technical modifications is reserved.

1 introduction

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This Blood Pressure Monitor complies with the European regulations and bears the CE mark
“CE 0366“.

This Blood Pressure Monitor bears the CE (conformity) label for notinvasive Blood Pressure Monitors
to show that it conforms with the EU Council Directive (

EN 1060-1 / EN 1060-3)

for notinvasive Blood
Pressure Monitors. It also confirms with the EU Council Directive “93/42/EEC of 14th June 1993 on
Medical Products“.

ibp hereby confirms that the product delivered together with this Instruction Manual complies with
this Directive. The appropriate conformity declaration is available with

ibp.

To ensure accurate measurements, the Blood Pressure Monitor must receive a technical check-up
every 2 years. Inspection is also required when the blood pressure data supplied by the monitor are
obviously off-range. The checks are made at our checkpoint. The inspection point has registered with
the competent authorities.

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preliminary remarks 2

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More than half the number of people suffering from high blood pressure are unaware of it. Today high
blood pressure is one of the main causes why people die. This Blood Pressure Monitor allows you to
measure your blood pressure at home. If your blood pressure is off limits, the monitor helps you to
keep it under constant watch. Remember only your physician can interpret your blood pressure values.
Never venture self-diagnosis or self-treatment. The blood pressure is the measure of the force which
the heart needs to pump the blood through the circulatory system and supply the vital organs of our
body. The higher the pressure, the harder the heart must work.

3.1 blood pressure values

Typical normal blood pressure as recommended by the “German League for the Control of High Blood
Pressure“:

systolic blood pressure diastolic blood pressure
hypotension less than 105 mmHg less than 60 mmHg
normalless less than 140 mmHg less than 90 mmHg
borderline 140 - 160 mmHg 90 - 95 mmHg
hypertension more than 160 mmHg over 95 mmHg

If the blood transport system is not functioning normally, the blood pressure can be higher than
normal. High blood pressure can damage vital organs, such as the heart, the brain or muscles.

3 about blood pressure

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Remember that only the physician can interpret your blood pressure values. Never venture self­diagnosis or self-treatment. We recommend you to discuss your blood pressure values with your
physician. He can advise you on any measures that may be good to take.

The blood pressure is changing
constantly. You should not be
frustrated by two or three bad
readings, and don’t fly into high
spirits if a few readings are
good. The blood pressure
changes during the day as
during the month. It is also
influenced by the time of year
and the temperature. Monitor
your blood pressure regularly
and keep a full record of all
readings. This allows you to
make a competent judgement.

about blood pressure 3

blood pressure changes during a day

(test person: M, male, 35 years old)

6 a.m. 12 a.m. 18 p.m. 0 p.m.

Systolic pressure

Diastolic pressure

morning afternoon

mmHg

200

150

100

050

Wake
up

Arrive
office

Heated debate
during
conference

Leave
office

Make
phone
call

Dinner
/Sleep