Omron HEM-18, HEM-18S Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELF TAKING

BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

Model HEM-18

Model HEM-18S

ESPAÑOL

ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................................................. 2

Important Safety Notes ............................................................................ 3

Unit Assembly .......................................................................................... 4

Before Taking a Measurement ................................................................ 6

Taking a Measurement.............................................................................. 7

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................ 10

Limited Warranty .................................................................................... 11

Blood Pressure Log ................................................................................ 12

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Omron Self Taking Blood Pressure
Monitor, Model HEM-18 series.

The Omron Model HEM-18 series come with the following components:

• Aneroid Gauge

• Standard Size Adult Arm Cuff (fits 9"-13" in circumferences) with
attached Stethoscope (Chestpiece)

• Stethoscope Binaural

• Inflation Bulb and Valves

• English/Spanish Instruction Manaual

• Storage Case

The Omron Self Taking Blood Pressure Monitor is intended for
home use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

To assure the correct use of the product, basic safety measures should always be
followed including the warnings and cautions listed in this instruction manual.

SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

WARNING

CAUTION

Contact your physician for specific information about your blood pressure.
Self-diagnosis and treatment using measured results may be dangerous.
Follow the instructions of your physician or licensed healthcare provider.

DO NOT adjust medication based on measurement results from this blood

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the user
or patient or damage to the equipment or other property.

pressure monitor. Take medication as prescribed by your physician. Only
a physician is qualified to diagnose and treat High Blood Pressure.
The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device.
Read all of the information in the instruction manual and any other
literature in the box before operating the unit.

Failure to assemble the parts correctly may result in injury or an incorrect
reading.

Make sure the metal D-ring does not pinch your skin.
This device is intended for use in measuring blood pressure in the adult

population.
Before you put the stethoscope binaural in your ears make sure the eartips
are securely fastened to the binaural.

Operate the device only as intended. Do not use the device for any other
purpose.

Dispose of the device, components and optional accessories according to
applicable local regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental
pollution.
Changes or modification not approved by the manufacturer will void the
user warranty. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair.

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UNIT ASSEMBLY

HOW TO FOLD THE CUFF

The cuff should already be folded through the metal D-ring when
you remove the cuff from the box. If the cuff is not prefolded, lay
the cuff flat in front of you. Place the metal D-ring on your left.
The stethoscope faces up. Pull the end of the cuff through the metal
D-ring. When the cuff is folded correctly, the hook and pile material
faces the outside of the cuff loop.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT

Lay the parts out as illustrated on the next page. Refer to the illustration
to help you put the unit together.

Follow these four easy steps:

1 Attach the gauge to tubing on the left.
2 Attach the inflation bulb to the tubing on the right.
3 Attach the single end of the Y-tubing to the stethoscope chestpiece.
4 Attach the double end of the Y-tubing to the binaural.

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Hook material

UNIT ASSEMBLY

Pile material

Chest piece
(Stethoscope)

D-ring

1

3

Y-tubing

Binaural

2

4

Deflation
valve

Gauge

Inflation bulb

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BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT

1. Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising and bathing
for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. Rest for at least 15
minutes before taking the measurement.

2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurement during
stressful times.

3. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.

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TAKING A MEASUREMENT

1. Make sure the parts are securely and correctly assembled.

2. Sit on a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Rest your left arm on a
table so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. Remain still
and do not talk during the measurement.

3. Remove tight fitting clothing from your left arm.
CAUTION: Failure to assemble the parts correctly may result in

injury or an incorrect reading.

4. Press two fingers one inch above the bend of
your elbow on the inside of your arm. You may
feel the pulse of the brachial artery. Even if
you do not feel your pulse, the stethoscope will
allow you to hear the pulse sounds.

5. Slip the cuff up your arm. Place the bottom
edge of the cuff one-half inch above the
elbow. Adjust the cuff so the chestpiece
sits on the inside of the arm over your
brachial artery.

6. Pull the end of the cuff downward until the
cuff fits snugly.

CAUTION: Make sure the metal D-ring

does not pinch your skin.

Press the hook material firmly against the pile
material. Make sure the chestpiece sits over the
brachial artery.

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TAKING A MEASUREMENT

7. Place your arm on a table so the cuff is at the

same level as your heart.

CAUTION: Before you put the stethoscope

binaural in your ears make sure the
eartips are securely fastened to the binaural.

8. Insert the eartips into your ears. Adjust the metal binaural for

comfort.

9. Clip the gauge to a hard cover book on the table

in front of you. Hold the inflation bulb in your
right hand. Close the air deflation valve attached
to the inflation bulb by turning the valve clockwise.

10. To inflate the cuff, slowly and steadily pump the inflation bulb.

NOTE: If you know your systolic reading, pump the inflation bulb

until the needle on the gauge reaches approximately 50
mmHg above your average systolic reading. If you do not
know your systolic reading, pump the inflation bulb until the
needle on the gauge reaches 180 mmHg.

CAUTION: DO NOT inflate the cuff above

280 mmHg. You may damage the
unit or cause personal injury. If you
are unsure, consult your healthcare
provider for the correct inflation

level.

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TAKING A MEASUREMENT

11. Slowly open the air deflation valve

by turning it counterclockwise.
Release the air at a rate of 2 mmHg
per second.

12. Listen carefully for your pulse beat.

Watch the gauge needle. When you
hear the first thumping sound note
the reading on the gauge.
This is your SYSTOLIC blood
pressure value.

13. When you no longer hear any sounds note the reading on the gauge.

This is your DIASTOLIC blood pressure value.

14. Turn the air deflation valve counterclockwise to release the

remainder of the air. Remove the stethoscope binaural from your
ears. Remove the cuff from your arm. Record your reading in the
Blood Pressure Log.

NOTE: If you make a mistake, do not immediately reinflate the cuff.

Release all the air in the cuff.
Wait 5 minutes. The wait time allows the arteries to return to the
condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your new blood pressure monitor has been carefully checked to ensure
reliability and accuracy prior to shipment and use. As with any sensitive
instrument subjected to repeated use, the manufacturer recommends your
blood pressure gauge be checked annually by a medical professional for
proper calibration. The unit is properly calibrated when the needle
rests at zero.

To keep your blood pressure monitor in the best condition and protect
the unit from damage follow the directions listed below:

Avoid washing or moistening the cuff. Never immerse any of the
parts in water.

Store the monitor in a safe and dry location. Do not fold the cuff and
tubing tightly.

Avoid subjecting the instrument to strong shocks, such as dropping the
gauge on the floor or hitting the surface of the stethoscope. When the
cuff is fully deflated, the needle stays within the zero indicator on the
gauge. If the needle points outside of the zero indicator the gauge gives
inaccurate readings. Return the unit to the manufacturer for calibration.

Use the unit consistent with the instruction provided in this manual.
Use only authorized parts and accessories.

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