Samsung BD-7181W User Manual

Owner’s Manual

for model: BD-7181W

Distributor: Walgreen Co.

Deerfield, IL 60015

Deluxe Automatic Inflate

Blood Pressure Monitor

with Heart Sense

•Large Three Row Digital Display

• 3 Zones of 30 Memory - 90 Memory Total

• Time and Date

• Pulse Display

• Memory Average of last 3 Measurements

• AC Capability and Adapter

Made in Taiwan

Walgreens c/o SAI

105 CHALLENGER ROAD, 6FL

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 07660

Toll Free Customer Service

1.800.261.0130

Heart Sense and Healthy Living are registered trademarks used under license from Samsung America, Inc.

In This Manual

Before using your blood pressure monitor, you should read and understand all instructions and follow all warnings.

Information in this manual is provided for informational purposes only. This manual and product are not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein or this product for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your healthcare provider.

Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer

Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer ________________1 Healthy Living _________________________________2-3 Commonly Asked Questions ________________________4-7 Intended Use _____________________________________7 Accuracy ________________________________________8 Measurement Method_______________________________8 Special Conditions _________________________________9 Special Features___________________________________9 Main Unit and Accessories___________________________10 Digital Display Symbols _____________________________11 Battery Installation ________________________________11 AC Capability and Adapter __________________________12 Selecting Time and Date ____________________________13 Important Reminders ____________________________14-15 Applying the Cuff _________________________________16 Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement ________________17-18 Storing Measurements _____________________________19 Recalling Stored Measurements ____________________19-20 Reset Function ___________________________________20 Taking Care of Your Monitor__________________________21 Troubleshooting ________________________________22-23 Limited Lifetime Warranty_________________________24-25 Specifications____________________________________26 Blood Pressure Diary_____________________________27-29

This blood pressure monitor is the first step to living a healthier life. But monitoring your blood pressure at home is just the beginning, it’s also important to:

EXERCISE REGULARLY - Start out by taking a short walk each day. Before you know it, you’ll feel energized. That’s because along with being an easy way to shed a few pounds, walking also helps bones and hearts to become stronger.

EAT RIGHT - Remember, you are what you eat! So when you reach for a snack, try grabbing a piece of fruit or a vegetable. When cooking meals at home try to use fats and oils sparingly. Sometimes a healthy diet is the best medicine of all! It’s also a good idea to monitor your sodium intake because about one-third of individuals who have high blood pressure are also sodium sensitive.

Healthy Living

BE HAPPY! - A positive attitude is a big part of a healthy body. Try not to get too stressed out over things. Daily relaxation techniques such as gentle yoga or even quiet time by yourself can do a lot of good for the mind and body. Stay focused on the good things in life. Begin by congratulating yourself for that short walk you just took or the smart food choice you made. It’s your first step to a healthier life!

KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR WEIGHT! - Surprisingly, losing even a small amount of weight can often times help control high blood pressure. Talk with your doctor to find a “healthy” weight for you and strive to come within a range of it.

Remember to consult your physician prior to beginning exercise, vitamin/mineral/dietary changes or programs and blood pressure monitoring.

Healthy Living

Why Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure At Home?

By monitoring at home, you can manage your health between doctor visits. Home monitoring also provides you with a record of blood pressure measurements over time to give to your doctor - a valuable tool in monitoring hypertension.

Home monitoring may also help alleviate White Coat Hypertension. This term refers to the medical phenomena which causes many individuals’ blood pressure to be higher when taken in a medical office setting. That’s because many times the stress of being in the doctor’s office may cause blood pressure to rise as much as 20-50 points higher than normal. When monitoring at home, you can get a truer indication of your blood pressure in a normal, relaxed state.

What Is Blood Pressure?

The commonly used term “blood pressure” refers to the force or pressure that is exerted on the body’s arteries as blood flows through them. Each time the heart beats or contracts it produces pressure in the arteries. This blood pressure is what moves blood through the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to every organ.

Commonly Asked Questions

When the heart contracts it sends blood out into the body. This force of blood within the arteries is called systolic pressure.

The pressure that remains as the heart relaxes between beats is called diastolic pressure.

systolic

What Is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?

The well-respected World Health Organization (WHO) has set forth the following guidelines regarding high (commonly referred to as hypertension), low and borderline blood pressure.

Commonly Asked Questions

diastolic

pulse

Hypertension

Borderline

Normal

Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?

Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart it is in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In addition to these natural changes there are other factors that may affect blood pressure such as:

Commonly Asked Questions

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Temperature (too hot or cold)

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Humidity

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Restlessness

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Lack of sleep

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Physical exercise

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Constipation

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Stress

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Fear

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Anger

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Anxiety

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Food and beverage consumption

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Individual physical conditions

Why Is It Important To Control My Blood Pressure?

Left uncontrolled, hypertension can place an incredible amount of stress on your heart and arteries, both of which become forced to work harder to keep blood flowing in a healthy manner throughout the body. Over time, this stress may result in health problems including over-enlargement of the heart, loss of elasticity of the arteries, heart disease, stroke, and even death. Making some simple lifestyle changes now may help you to stay healthy in the future.

Commonly Asked Questions

Intended Use

In addition to these factors you should talk with your physician to see what may be affecting you.

How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure?

It’s nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated without having it checked. People have the common misconception that one can “feel” their blood pressure rise. It is because of this mystery that hypertension has been named “the silent killer.” Don’t let it sneak up on you! Start monitoring your blood pressure every day with your new Walgreens monitor.

Walgreens blood pressure monitors are intended for home use. They are noninvasive, meaning no part of the monitor enters your body, and provide systolic, diastolic and pulse measurements. Walgreens monitors are recommended for use by people over the age of 18 and are not suitable for clinical use.

Walgreens monitors measure blood pressure and pulse by using what’s called an oscillometric method, meaning they measure the fluctuations in pressure. This is done by first wrapping a fitted cuff around the upper arm. The monitor then automatically fills the cuff with air creating pressure around the arteries inside of the arm. Mounted inside of the cuff is a special gauge that is capable of sensing the small oscillations (fluctuations) in pressure. These fluctuations are produced as a result of the pressure the cuff has placed around the arm and are, in a basic sense, the arteries pulsing (getting larger and smaller) with each heart beat. The monitor then measures how high and how quickly these pulses occur and converts that information into a digital value. A special valve, called an electrode, deflates the monitor automatically when the measurement is complete.

Measurement Method

Walgreens monitors have been clinically tested against a scientific device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the gold standard in blood pressure measurement. All Walgreens monitors have performed equivalent to measurements taken with this scientific device and are within the accuracy limits prescribed by the American National Standard for Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers.

Accuracy

Special Features

All Walgreens blood pressure monitors are safe and accurate to use with arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation.

Special Conditions

Large Three Row Display

Memory Feature

This Walgreens monitor with Heart Sense technology senses your blood pressure before the measurement is complete - the monitor then adjusts the air pressure amount according to your individual level. The results are quick, comfortable measurements each time your check your blood pressure.

A large LCD displays the time, date and your blood pressure systolic over diastolic - to make measuring your blood pressure easy to read.

Your Walgreens Deluxe Automatic Inflate monitor features a 3 party memory capability or 3 "zones" - each zone stores 30 measurements for a total storage capacity of 90 measurements. This unique feature allows 3 users to use and store their blood pressure readings separately all on one monitor!

Time and Date

This monitor automatically keeps track of the time and date and remains on when the monitor is not in use for easy reference.

Digital Display Symbols

Measuring Symbol

Flashes During Measurement

Hour/Minute

Systolic Display

Diastolic Display

Pulse Display

Month/Day

Replace Battery

Error Symbol

Memory Display

Inflate

Deflate

Main Unit

Main Unit and Accessories

Memory

Systolic

Diastolic

Mode

Pulse

Start/Stop

4 "AA" Alkaline Batteries

Down

Accessories

Storage Pouch

9"~13"

Regular Cuff

AC Adapter

Date

Time

Battery Installation

When the display shows , it’s time to replace the batteries. This monitor uses 4 "AA" alkaline batteries.

Insert the batteries into the monitor making certain to align the polarities correctly.

Close the battery cover securely. It will snap into place when it is fully closed.

* It’s a good idea to remove the batteries if you know you will not

be using your batteries for an extended amount of time.

INDEX

mmHg

Your Walgreens monitor will keep track of the time and date unless the batteries have run down or are removed from the monitor.

AC Capability and Adapter

This Walgreens blood pressure monitor is equipped with AC capability should you choose to use electric power instead of batteries to operate your unit.

Use only the authorized AC adapter included with your monitor. Use of any other adapter may cause damage to the monitor and will void the user warranty. For warranty or replacement information refer to pages 24-25.

AC Adapter Output: 6V DC 1A

*It is suggested that you remove the batteries from the compartment if you are going to use

an AC adapter for an extended amount of time.

Selecting Time and Date

Press the MODE button on the unit. The month will begin to flash. Press the

(Up) or (Down) button until the

correct month appears on the display.

Press the MODE button once again to store and now the day will begin to flash. Press the

(Up) or (Down)

button until the correct day appears on the display.

Press the MODE button to store and the hour will begin to flash. Follow the same process as setting the month and day to set the hour and minute.

Once you have selected the minute, press the MODE button. The unit will now display the time and date.

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Important Reminders

While Taking a Measurement

Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor. For consistency, it's a good idea to measure your blood

pressure using the same arm and at about the same time each day. If possible, we suggest using the left arm.

Relax. Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or moving may elevate measurements. Do not touch the cuff or monitor during the measurement.

When taking multiple measurement right after each other, make to wait at least 8-10 minutes in between. Waiting allows your blood vessels to return to their normal state.

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Here are some important reminders:

Important Reminders

Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment not too cold, not too hot - as temperature may affect your measurement.

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Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your body to return to its normal, resting state.

Before Taking a Measurement

If you've just consumed beverages containing caffeine such as coffee, non-herbal tea, or cola wait about 30-45 minutes. Also, don't smoke just before taking a measurement.

Insert the cuff plug into the monitor before taking a measurement.

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Make sure the cuff is properly assembled before use. To assemble, insert the end of the cuff marked INDEX into the metal ring with the velcro side facing out. The smooth material should be on the inside of the cuff loop.

TIME

SYS. mmHg

DATE

DIA. mmHg

PULSE /MIN.

Y R O

M E M

START/STOP

MODE

MEMORY

TIMEDATE

SYS.

mmHg

DIA.

mmHg

PULSE

/MIN.

/STOP

START/STOP

MODE

MEMORY

mmHg

R MO E

Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement.

Press the

(Up) or (Down)

button

and you will see a number appear: 1,2, or

3. These are each of the 3 party memory zones explained on page 9 (Special Features).

*If you select zone No. 1 your blood

pressure will be recorded as one of the 30 readings available for that zone. The same is true for zones 2 and 3. When taking measurements, be sure and select the correct zone number so

that the measurement is stored in the appropriate zone.

Press the START/STOP button. The monitor will begin to inflate to the level that's right for you. An upwards facing arrow on the digital display indicates the monitor is inflating. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement process.

You will feel the cuff get tighter around your arm - this is normal. It should not inflate to the point of discomfort. If this occurs, the cuff may be secured too tightly. To stop the inflation, press START/STOP. The cuff will deflate automatically. Rewrap the cuff allowing more room between your arm and the cuff.

Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement

Inflation

Applying the Cuff

1.If your arm measures 9"-13" around, use the regular cuff included with your monitor. If your arm measures 13"-17" around, please use a Walgreens Large Cuff (Model #BC-200W).

2.Before taking a measurement, read the Important Reminders on pages 14-15. Make certain the cuff plug is inserted securely in the monitor and the cuff is assembled properly. Remove any constricting or thick clothing from your upper arm.

3.Slide your arm through the cuff loop. The cuff should be positioned on your bicep about 1/2" above the elbow. With your palm facing up, the red arterial marker should be in the center of your arm over the brachial artery. The cuff tube should run down the center of your arm. Instructions are also printed on the cuff for reference.

4.Secure the cuff around your arm using the velcro so it fits securely but is not too tight. You should be able to place 2 fingers in between the cuff and your arm.

5.The velcro tab should fall within the "OK" range printed on the cuff for proper use. If your arm is larger than 13" around and the cuff does not fall within the "OK" range, please use a Walgreens Large Cuff (Model #BC-200W).

6.Relax your arm and place your elbow on the table.

0.8" - 1.2"

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TIMEDATE

SYS.

mmHg

MEMORY

mmHg

DIA. mmHg

PULSE /MIN.

/STOP

MODE

START/STOP

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