Walgreens BD-1234W User Manual
Owner’s Manual
for model: BD-1234W
Distributor: Walgreen Co.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Ultra Deluxe Inflate
Blood Pressure Monitor
with Heart Sense
•Large Three Row Digital Display
• 3 Zones of 40 Memory - 120 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
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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
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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 with Backlight
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 with a backlight illuminate the time, date and your
blood pressure - systolic over diastolic - to make measuring your
blood pressure easy to read.
Your Walgreens Ultra Deluxe Inflate monitor features a 3
party memory capability or 3 "zones" - each zone stores 40
measurements for a total storage capacity of 120
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.
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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
Up
Mode
Pulse
Start/Stop
4 "AA" Alkaline Batteries
Down
Accessories
Storage Pouch
9"~13" Regular
Curved Cuff
13"~17" Large
Curved Cuff
AC Adapter
INDEX
INDEX
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.
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Your Walgreens monitor will keep track of the time, month,
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.
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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.
TIME
MODE
DATE
SYSTOLIC
mmHg
DIA
STOLIC
PULSE
/MIN.
M
M
E
M
O
R
Y
mmHg
MEMORY
START/STOP
mmHg
Insert the cuff plug into the monitor before taking a
measurement.
DIASTOLIC
mmHg
SYSTOLIC
PULSE
/MIN.
mmHg
TIME
START/STOP
MODE
MEMORY
mmHg
RY
M
O
DATE
MEM
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