Omron RX-1 User Manual

RX-I

Instruction Manual RX-I Fully automatic blood pressure monitor for measurement on the wrist

Gebrauchsanweisung RX-I Vollautomatisches Blutdruckmeßgerät zur Messung am Handgelenk

Manuel d’instructions RX-I Tensiomètre entièrement automatique pour prise de mesure au poignet

Manual de instrucciones RX-I Aparato completamente automático para medir la presión arterial en la muñeca

Gebruiksaanwijzing RX-I Volledig automatische bloeddrukmeter voor de pols

Manuale di instruzioni RX-I Misuratore della pressione per il polso completamente automatico

English Page 2 - 10
Deutsch Seite 11 - 19
Nederlands Pagina 20 - 28
Français Page 29 - 37
Italiano Pagina 38 - 46
Español Página 47 - 55

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Contents

Description of the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important instructions for obtaining meaningful blood pressure readings . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

How to measure your blood pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6

Possible faults, their causes and rectification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Maintenance and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

General information about high blood pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10

This blood pressure monitor fulfils the requirements of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical
Device Directive). It also conforms to the European standard EN 1060, Non-invasive Sphygmo­manometers, Part 1: General Requirements and Part 3: Additional Requirements for Electro­mechanical Blood Pressure Measuring Systems.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for putting your confidence in OMRON products, which are known for their relia­bility and advanced technology. We hope that you will be fully satisfied with your new blood
pressure monitor. Before using it, please read the instructions in this manual carefully.
We wish you all the best for the future and especially for your health!

Description of the monitor

The OMRON RX-I is a very compact, fully automatic wrist blood pressure monitor.
Operating on the oscillometric principle, it measures your blood pressure and pulse
simply and quickly from the wrist. This means the monitor detects the pressure in
your artery and converts the information into a digital reading. This monitor does not
require an inflation bulb or stethoscope, so measurements are easy to obtain.

OMRON RX-I uses a new measurement principle. Measuring is carried our during
controlled inflation. It contains an intelligent system for controled inflation, known as
“Intellisense”.
This is an advanced method of oscillometric measurement. No pre-setting or re-infla­tion is necessary.

OMRON RX-I memorises your last 7 measurements. The cuff fits wrist circumferen­ces from 13.5 to 21.5 cm.

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Important instructions for obtaining meaningful blood
pressure readings

• Avoid eating and drinking (alcohol), smoking, sport and taking medicines
before measuring your blood pressure, as these activities influence your
blood pressure values.

• Before you start, sit comfortably on a chair and relax. Measurement must be
carried out calmly and without rushing. It is recommended to check your
blood pressure at least twice a day, once in the morning before breakfast
and once in the evening after work.

• You must bare your wrist before applying the cuff. Important: avoid con-

Possible faults, their causes

stricting the blood flow if you push up your sleeve.

and rectification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 27

Maintenance, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 29

• Do not move the arm on which you are taking the measurement. Do not talk.

General information about

high blood pressure . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 33

• Please avoid measuring your blood pressure while you are on a vehicle
because vibrations may affect the reading.

• Allow an interval of at least three minutes between two successive mea­surements, as otherwise a congestion of blood will occur which may distort
the readings. Always remove the cuff between readings.

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Important:

• RX-I Blood pressure measurements are not possible in cases of severe
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

• The pulse display is not suitable for measuring the frequency of cardiac
pacemakers.

• Please be sure to wrap the cuff around your wrist before starting to mea­sure. Furthermore, do not inflate the cuff without wrapping it round your
wrist.

• Do not use a portable phone near this unit. This unit may operate erroneous­ly.

Please remember:
Self-measurement is not the same as medical treatment! You should

never change the dose of medicines prescribed by your doctor.

• If you suffer from disorders of heart rhythm (arrhythmia), you should consult
your doctor before using this blood pressure monitor. In certain cases the
oscillometric measuring method may produce incorrect readings or no rea­dings at all.

• Pregnant women should only measure their own blood pressure in consul­tation with their doctor, since the readings may be changed by pregnancy.

In some rare cases there are people where this measuring method does
not work due to physical structure. In such cases OMRON recommends you
to consult a doctor.

Diastolic Blood Pressure/
Pulse Display

Pulse

Battery Cover

Systolic Blood
Pressure Display

START/STOP
Button

Wrist Cuff

Memory Call Button

How to measure your blood pressure

1. Inserting the batteries

Open the battery compartment on the
left-hand side of the monitor by pushing
the cover outwards, applying gentle
pressure.

When inserting the batteries, make sure
that the +/- poles agree with the symbols
in the battery compartment. Use two
identical 1.5 V batteries (type LR03
alkaline).

If you do not intend to use the monitor
for a prolonged period, you should
remove the batteries.
Holding the button down may
shorten battery life. To avoid pressure on the button when transporting or
storing, use the case provided. If the ( ) symbol appears, or if the dis­play remains blank when you switch the monitor on, please change both
batteries. Only use new, high-quality alkaline batteries.

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