Samsung BVM-1007 User Manual
MANUAL
Owner’s Manual
for model: BVM-1007
Manual Thinline
Blood Pressure Monitor
• Manually Controlled Inflation
• Thin, Lightweight Design
• 2 Zones of 60 Memory - 120 Memory Total
• Memory Average of Last 3 Measurements
• Time and Date Indications
• Pulse Display
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 product and manual are not meant to be a
substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or
other medical professional. You should not use this product,
or the information contained herein, for diagnosing or treating a health problem, disease, or prescribing any medication. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem,
promptly contact your medical provider.
Important Warnings/Medical
Disclaimer
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Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer
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Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer ________________1
Healthy Living _________________________________3-4
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure________5-8
Intended Use _____________________________________8
Measurement Method ______________________________9
Important information before using the unit ____________10-11
Main Unit and Accessories __________________________12
Special Features __________________________________13
Accuracy _______________________________________14
Special Conditions ________________________________14
Battery Installation________________________________14
Digital Display Symbols_____________________________15
Setting Date and Time______________________________16
Applying the Cuff _________________________________17
Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement ________________18-19
Storing, recalling, and erasing measurement data ________20-21
2 Zones of 60 Memory _____________________________21
Taking Care of Your Blood Pressure Monitor ____________22-23
Troubleshooting ________________________________24-25
Limited Lifetime Warranty_________________________26-27
Specifications____________________________________28
Blood Pressure Diary_____________________________29-32
Table of Contents
Table of Contents Copyright © 2006 Samsung America, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Healthy Living
Purchasing this blood pressure monitor is your first step in living
a healthier life, but it is only the beginning. It is also important
to:
STAY ACTIVE - Start out by taking just a short walk each
day. Over time you'll begin to feel more energetic. Walking is a
fun, easy way to help lose weight and also aids in building
stronger bones and a healthier heart!
EAT HEALTHY - Adding more fruits and vegetables to your
diet is a great way to start. Also, look at incorporating more
whole grains, fish and low fat dairy products and keep a check
on your sodium intake. If you're using a blood pressure monitor,
you should already be aware of how sodium can affect your
blood pressure. You may want to explore the potential benefits
of certain botanicals such as onion and garlic. As always, consult your physician before beginning any dietary changes.
Healthy Living
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Healthy Living
Healthy Living
STAY POSITIVE - A healthy mind goes hand in hand with a
healthy body. Daily relaxation techniques such as meditation and
yoga may be just what you need to alleviate stress. Keep your
mind focused on the positive things in life. Start out by giving
yourself a pat on the back for those walks you are now taking or
that apple you just ate!
WATCH YOUR WEIGHT - Sometimes just a small amount
of weight loss may have a positive effect on your blood pressure.
If you have already started exercising and eating healthier, the
weight loss may just happen on its own!
REMEMBER: Consult your physician before you start or
change your exercise routine, diet, vitamin/supplement intake
and/or blood pressure monitoring.
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Why Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure At Home?
By monitoring at home you can manage your health care between
visits to the doctor. Also, you now have the means to keep a record
of your blood pressure measurements, a valuable tool for both you
and your healthcare provider.
Home monitoring may help alleviate White Coat Hypertension.
This term refers to what may cause a person's blood pressure to
be higher when taken in a medical setting. At times the stress of
just being in a doctor's office may cause blood pressure to rise.
When monitoring at home you may get a truer indication of your
blood pressure because you are in a relaxed, comfortable space.
What is Blood Pressure?
The 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 About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
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When the heart contracts it sends blood out into
the body. This pressure is referred to as systolic.
The pressure that is created as
the heart pulls blood back thorough is called diastolic.
Blood Pressure is recorded as
systolic over diastolic.
What is considered Normal Blood Pressure?
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood
Pressure from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has
set forth the following guidelines regarding high blood pressure.
Guidelines provided are for information purposes only. Please
consult with your physician for proper diagnosis.
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart and is in
constant fluctuation throughout the day. In addition to natural
changes, other factors that may affect blood pressure are:
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
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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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Fear
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Anger
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Anxiety
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Food / beverage
consumption
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Your physical
condition
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Stress
Be sure to speak with your healthcare professional to determine
what is affecting your blood pressure.
How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?
People have the misconception that they can "feel" their blood
pressure rise. In reality it is nearly impossible to tell if your pressure is elevated without having it checked. This is why hypertension has been named "the silent killer". Start monitoring your
blood pressure today and discuss the results with your healthcare
professional.
Why Is It Important To Control My Blood Pressure?
Left uncontrolled hypertension can place an incredible amount of
stress on your heart and arteries. They are both forced to work
harder to keep blood flowing through your body. Over time this
stress may result in health related problems including enlargement
of the heart, loss of artery elasticity, heart disease, stroke or death.
Making simple lifestyle changes now may help you stay healthy in
the future.
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Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure/Intended Use
Intended Use
Healthy Living blood pressure monitors are designed for home
use. They are noninvasive; no part enters your body, and provide
systolic, diastolic and pulse rate measurements. These monitors
are recommended for use by people over 18 years of age and are
not suitable for clinical use.
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Healthy Living monitors measure blood pressure and pulse rate
by using an oscillometric method, meaning the fluctuations in
pressure are measured. Once the cuff is wrapped around the
upper arm, turn the monitor on and you begin to inflate the cuff.
The inflation of the cuff creates pressure around the arteries
inside the arm. Within the cuff is a gauge which senses the
fluctuations (oscillations) in pressure. The fluctuations measured are the arteries contracting with each heart beat as a
result of the pressure the cuff has placed on the arm. The monitor measures these contractions and converts the information
to a digital value. That is the result displayed on the monitor
screen.
Measurement Method
Measurement Method
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Important information before using the unit
Blood pressure measurements should be interpreted by a physician
or trained health professional who is familiar with one's medical
history. By using the unit regularly and recording the results for the
physician to interpret, one can keep the physician informed of the
continuing trends in one's blood pressure.
Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your body to return
to its normal resting state.
Wrap the cuff snug around your upper arm and lay your arm on a
flat surface at the same level as your heart. Your feet should be flat
on the floor.
Do not move the device during the taking of a measurement; this
may cause an inaccurate measurement.
Perform the measurement in a quiet environment, in a relaxed position at room temperature. For consistency, we recommend using
the same arm (left arm if possible) and testing around the same
time each day.
Important information before
using the unit
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If taking multiple measurements, please allow 10 minutes
between measurements. This will allow your blood vessels to return to their normal state.
If you have consumed beverages containing caffeine or
have smoked, please allow 30 - 45 minutes before taking
your measurement.
Do not place the cuff over a jacket
or sweater sleeve; it must be
wrapped around your exposed
upper arm.
Keep in mind that blood pressure
naturally varies from time to time
throughout the day and is affected
by many different factors, such as
smoking, alcohol consumption,
medication, and physical activity.
Blood pressure measurements taken with this unit are
equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using
the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method within the limits
prescribed by the American National Standard for
Electronic or Automated Sphygmomanometers.
Make sure the cuff plug is attached to the monitor as
shown above.
Important information before
using the unit
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Important information before using the unit
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Main Unit and
Accessories
Main Unit and Accessories
Main Unit
Accessories
• 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
• 1 Storage/Travel Pouch
• 9 " ~ 13 " Regular Cuff
Memory
button
Inflation
bulb
Down
button
Start/Stop
button
(See page 15
for descriptions
of screen
icons.)
Mode
button
Up button
Cuff
The Heart Sense Inflation System senses your
blood pressure before the measurement is
complete, signaling the monitor to adjust the
air pressure amount. The result is a quick, comfortable measurement each time you check your blood pressure.
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Special Features
Special Features
Heart Sense
Large 3 Row Display Screen
To make reading your result easier, the monitor comes with a
large 3 row LCD display screen.
Memory Feature
Your Healthy Living Manual Inflate Monitor features memory capability of up to 120 measurements and provides the
average of the 3 most recent readings!
Time and Date
The monitor will automatically keep track of the time and
date.
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Accuracy/Special Conditions/Battery Installation
Healthy Living monitors have been clinically tested against a
scientific device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the
gold standard in blood pressure measurement. All Healthy Living
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.
Special Conditions
Accuracy
All Healthy Living blood pressure monitors are safe and accurate to use with arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation.
Using the 4 AA Alkaline batteries included, locate
the detachable battery pack on the back of the
monitor. Remove the battery pack and insert the
batteries, making sure the polarities (+/-) are correct. Put the feet of battery pack into the holes on
back case and snap the battery pack back into
place.
When the display screen shows “ ” it is time
to replace with 4 new AA batteries.
Battery Installation
* To make the batteries last longer, you may want to remove them if you
are not using your monitor for an extended period of time.
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Digital Display Symbols
Digital Display Symbols
Month
Systolic Rate
Diastolic Rate
Pulse Rate
Low Battery Display
Error Symbol
Hour /Minute
Inflation /Depress
Symbol
Mesurement Reading Screen
Blood Pressure Unit
Pulse SymbolDate
Memory Set
a.
b.
c.
d.
Setting Date and Time
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Setting Date and Time
Press "MODE" button ("month" starts flashing)
Press "[
]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct
month (1, 2, 3 ....12)
Press "MODE" button again ("date" starts flashing)
Press "[
]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct
date
Press "MODE" button again ("hour" starts flashing)
Press "[
]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct
hour in 12-hour format. A "PM" will appear for PM and disappear for AM.
Press "MODE" button again ("minute" starts flashing)
Press "[
]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct
minute (00, 01, 02 ...59)
After entering these settings you will be returned to the
Rest mode and can take a measurement by pressing
START/STOP.
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Applying the Cuff
Applying the Cuff
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Insert the Cuff Plug into the Cuff Plug Jack
on the Monitor.
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Pull the Velcro tab so the cuff is laying flat
with the Velcro facing up at you.
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Pull the cuff to the left of the metal ring to
form an opening for your arm.
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Put your left arm through the cuff loop.
The bottom of the cuff should be approx.
0.5 inch above elbow. The cuff tube
should lie over the brachial artery on the
inside of the arm.
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If the cuff is properly positioned the tube
should be running down your arm as in the
illustration to the right.
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Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom
edges are snug around your arm. Do not
tighten to the point of being uncomfortable.
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When the cuff is positioned properly,
press the Velcro firmly against the pile
side of the cuff.
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Sit in a chair and place your arm on the
table so that the cuff is at the same level
as your heart.
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Relax your arm and sit with your palm facing
upward.
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Assure there are no kinks in the air tube.
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Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
Taking a Blood Pressure
Measurement
1.Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with
your feet flat on the floor, you are ready to take a
measurement.
2.Press the "START/STOP" button, the " "
icon in the upper left will guide you to depress
the air release knob at the base of the Pump
Bulb to release any trapped air.
3.When the " " icon begins flashing start squeezing the
Pump Bulb. This will start to inflate the cuff and you will
feel the cuff get tighter.
4.The cuff should not inflate to the point of discomfort, if this
happens the cuffed is wrapped to tightly. Depress the air
release knob at the base of the Pump Bulb to release the air
and press the "START/STOP" button to stop the measurement.
Rewrap the cuff leaving more room between your arm and
the cuff.
5.Continue to squeeze the Pump Bulb until you hear a beep. This
is your signal to STOP squeezing and the " " icon will be
displayed, sit still and quite while measuring. A flashing " "
appears as your measurement is being taken (
Do not inflate the
monitor higher than 240mmHg
) and the bulb symbol will stop
flashing.
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Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
6.As the monitor determines your blood
pressure, numbers will appear and change
on the display screen until your reading is
complete.
7.When your measurement is complete the
" " icon will appear. This is your signal
to deflate the cuff by depressing the Air
Release knob.
8.The process should take less than a
minute and once the measurement is
complete your blood pressure and pulse
rate will be displayed. The monitor will
turn itself off approximately 1 minute
after completing a reading.
Deflation
Inflation
*If the bulb symbol again begins to flash, that is an
indication that more air is needed and you should resume
pumping until the flashing stops.
Taking a Blood Pressure
Measurement
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