Welby MD 1010 Instruction Manual

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blood pressure monitor

instruction manual

Model: MD 1010 WBPM10 Series / MD 13400

Contents
Introduction............................................................	5
Safety Information .................................................	6
General ...................................................................................	6
Safe handling of batteries................................................	7
Service & Repairs.................................................................	8
About this device....................................................	9
Proper use..............................................................................	9
Frequently Asked Questions ...............................	10
What is blood pressure? ................................................	10
What are systolic and diastolic values?....................	10
What is High Blood Pressure and how is it con-
trolled?.................................................................................	11
How does the blood pressure monitor work?.......	12
Measuring range..............................................................	13
About your measurement results .......................	16
Before taking your blood pressure measure-
ment.......................................................................	17
Initial operation....................................................	19
Device overview...............................................................	19
Display .................................................................................	20
Inserting batteries ...........................................................	21
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Setting the date & time ........................................	22
Putting on the wrist cuff ......................................	24
Correct position for measurement......................	25
Automatic measurement..............................................	28
Arrhythmia detection ...................................................	28
User settings .........................................................	29
Selecting user....................................................................	29
Retrieving stored measurement results ..................	30
Deleting memory values...............................................	31
Caring for your blood pressure monitor.............	34
Cleaning/storage .............................................................	34
Waste disposal ......................................................	35
Troubleshooting ...................................................	36
Technical data .......................................................	38
FCC Statement ......................................................	40
Blood pressure reading log .................................	42
Limited Warranty..................................................	44

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Welby® Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. This fully automatic device measures blood pressure and pulse rate and checks detects irregular heart beat fast and easily and then displays the results on the LCD screen. It works using the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. This means the monitor detects your blood’s movement through your brachial artery and converts the movements into a digital reading. An oscillometric monitor does not need a stethoscope so the monitor is simple to use by oneself. Please read this manual thoroughly before use and

save them for future reference. We also highly recommend that you consult with your physician or licensed healthcare professional if you have any

questions about your blood pressure either before or as a result of using this monitor.

Please also save your original receipt as proof of purchase. It may be required to validate your

warranty in case you need service for this device.

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Safety Information

General

•This device is intended for home use only.

•Do not use this device for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Contact your physician or other licensed health care provider for specific information about your blood pressure.

•Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation.

•Keep the device and its accessories out of reach of children.

•Do not inflate (with the button) until the device is attached correctly to the wrist.

•Do not drop the device and do not place objects on top of it.

•Avoid contact with water or moisture!

•Do not use or store the device in extreme temperature conditions.

•Do not bend or fold the fixed part of the cuff!

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Safe handling of batteries

Batteries may contain combustible materials. If not handled correctly, batteries can leak, become very hot, ignite or even explode, which could damage your device and/or your health. It is very important that you follow the instructions below:

•Keep batteries away from children. If batteries are mistakenly swallowed, call poison control or 911 immediately.

•Before inserting the batteries, check that the contacts in the device and on the batteries are clean and, if necessary, clean them.

•Never charge batteries (unless it is expressly specified). Risk of explosion!

•Never short-circuit the batteries.

•Do not dismantle or deform the batteries. You could injure your hands or fingers or battery fluid could come into contact with your eyes or skin. If this happens, rinse the affected areas

immediately with a large amount of clean water and contact your doctor immediately.

•Never expose the batteries to excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, fire or similar).

•Always observe the correct polarity. Make sure that the plus (+) and minus (-) poles are correctly

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inserted to avoid short circuits.

•Remove discharged batteries from the device immediately.

•Remove the batteries from the device if you do not intend to use it for an extended period.

•Replace all of the old batteries in device with new batteries of the same type.

Service & Repairs

Please contact the the Customer Care line if you have questions about the device or experience technical problems.

Never try to open or repair the device yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside and it will void your warranty.

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About this device

The device is used to measure blood pressure at the wrist and can save 60 measurement values in each of two memory spaces.

Proper use

This device is intended for use in dry, indoor areas only. The device is only intended for private use and not for clinical or commercial use. Using the device under extreme environmental conditions may damage it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is blood pressure?

Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the aterties as blood is pumped through the circulatory system and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The higher the pressure, the harder the heart has to work to supply blood to the vital organs in the body.

What are systolic and diastolic values?

With every heartbeat, blood pressure fluctuates between a maximum value (systolic), when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the circulatory system, and a minimum value when the heart expands and fills up with blood again (diastolic).

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What is High Blood Pressure and how is it controlled?

High Blood Pressure, also called by its medical term Hypertension, is an abnormally high arterial blood pressure. If left unattended, it can cause many health problems including stroke and heart attack.

Blood pressure can be higher than usual if parts of the circulatory system are restricted, diseased or abnormal in other ways High Blood Pressure can be controlled by altering one’s lifestyle, avoiding stress, and with medication under a doctor’s supervision. To prevent hypertension or to keep it under control:

•Do not smoke

•Exercise regularly

•Reduce salt and fat intake

•Have regular physical checkups

•Maintain proper weight

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How does the blood pressure monitor work?

Your blood pressure monitor contains high quality components for measuring and to display the results on the display using the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement. It also measures and displays your pulse.

The device measures blood pressure indirectly using a cuff around the wrist. Inflating the cuff presses the arteries together so that no more blood can flow through them. If the pressure in the cuff is then reduced, this creates a relationship between the sleeve pressure and the blood pressure.

The device has electronic step valves that can detect even slight changes during the measurement, which can be evened out using the cuff pressure. By reducing the pressure step-by-step, fluctuations in the cuff are recorded by the device and included in the assessment. If no fluctuations are recorded for a step, the air pressure is reduced. Existing fluctuations are assessed at the corresponding step level until they can be determined precisely.

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Measuring range

The blood pressure monitor shows your blood pressure (SYS. = systolic and DIA. = diastolic value), pulse and the time and date on the display. Blood pressure is measured in mmHg (millimetres of mercury).

This devices classifies blood pressure measurements based on the definition and standards set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO defines high blood pressure as any measurements above 140 mmHg (systolic) and 90 mmHg (diastolic).

Your blood pressure monitor is fitted with a color indicator that makes it easier to assess your measurements.

The following summary can further help you to assess the values of your own results:

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Blood pressure classification according to WHO in mmHg

1Normal range

2Borderline high

3High blood pressure range

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	Range	Systolic	Diastolic
		mmHg	mmHg	Indicator
	Low blood	Under 90	Under 50	Green
	pressure
	Normal
	blood	91–129	51–84	Green
	pressure
	Borderline
	high blood	130–139	85–89	Green
	pressure
	Mild high
	blood	140–159	90–99	Yellow
	pressure
	Moderate
	high blood	160–179	100–109	Orange
	pressure
	Severe
	high blood	Over 180	Over 110	Red
	pressure

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