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TM
One Step Auto-Inflation
Blood Pressure Monitor
Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-767
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TM TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Congratulations. You have purchased a LifeSource MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 state-of-the-art blood pressure monitor, one of the most ? HOW 767 WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 technologically advanced yet easy to use products available in the marketplace today. This LifeSource monitor is designed to make your daily regimen BEF
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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN MONITOR COMPONENTS ? ? SYSTOLIC DISPLAY Display Condition/ Recommended Symbol Cause Action 240 AIR SOCKET PRESSURE SYSTOLIC 210 TM mmHg 180 Appears during measure- Remain still and refrain SWITCH 150 UA-767 ment; blinks and beeps from talking; measure- DIGITAL DIASTOLIC DIASTOLIC START BLOOD mmHg PRESSURE DISPLAY MEASUREMENT IN when pulse is detected. ment in progress. MONITOR PROGRESS PUL / min START BUTTON MEASUREMENT Battery voltage is Replace all batteries IN PRO
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HOW 767 WORKS SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF ? Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitors are easy to use, accurate A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than and digitally display full measurement readouts. Our technology the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small yields a is based on the “oscillometric method” — a noninvasive blood measurement that is higher. With your arm hanging at the side pressure
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring: 4. Before taking your blood pressure, you will need to set the pressure switch to a number that is at least 30 mmHg higher Relax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurement. than your expected systolic pressure. Use the chart below as a guide. For example, if you believe your blood pressure to be Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm. 140 (systolic) over 90 (diastolic), set the switch
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE We advise that you record the date and time after each measure- 5. Press the START button, remain still and do not talk as the ment because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on cuff automatically inflates to the correct level. single or sporadic readings but on a pattern over time. 6. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight. You will see all the display symbols appear briefly. As the cuff pressurizes, NOTE: If you wish
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CHECK/ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY CHECK/ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY If the exhaust velocity range is not within 2 to 5 mmHg, make Exhaust velocity is the rate at which the air pressure in the cuff the following adjustment with the unit turned off: deflates during the course of measurement. It is preset at the factory and generally does not need any further adjustment. 1. With the edge of your fingernail, peel off the thin black plastic disk covering the adjustment screw. If there is no thin plastic NO
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What Is Blood Pressure? Assessing High Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of The following standards for assessing high blood pressure the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; (without regard to age) have been established by the National diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure Institutes of Health JNCVI. is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Category Sys
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE TM Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home? It is now well known that, for many individuals, blood BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting might be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is commonly called “white coat hypertension.” Name: Age: Weight: One way to determine whether this is the case for you is to take DATE AM
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Please read this important information before using your monitor. Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UA-767 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oscillometric Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Digital, 16-mm character height to interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this Pressure/pulse displayed device should not replace regular medical examinati
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CONTACT INFORMATION Need Help? Call Toll-Free LifeSource Health Line: Our products are designed and manufactured using the latest scientific and technological methods, and offer accurate, easy to 1-888-726-9966 use, home monitoring and treatment options. The product line includes: Aneroid Blood Pressure Kits Blood Pressure Cuffs Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Digital Thermometers Stethoscopes This LifeSource product is covered by a Lifetime Warranty. See warranty card for details. For more in
