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DELUXE
Owner’s Manual
for model: BSD-3007
Deluxe Thinline
Blood Pressure Monitor
• Personal Alert Level
• Irregular Heartbeat Detector
• Thin, Lightweight Design
• 2 Zones of 90 Memory - 180 Memory Total
• Memory Average of Last 3 Measurements
• Time and Date Indications
• AC Capability and Adapter
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Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer 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 pur- poses 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 treat- ing a health problem, disease, or prescribi
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Table of Contents 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 _________________________________
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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 who
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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 ex
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure 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 th
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure 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 thor- ough 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 Bloo
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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: • Temperature • Anger • (too hot or cold) Anxiety • Humidity • Food / beverage • Restlessness consumption • • Lack of sleep Your physical • Physical exercise condition • • Constipation Stress • Fear Be sure to speak with your h
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure 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 f
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Measurement Method 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, the monitor is turned on and the cuff is automatical- ly inflated. The inflation of the cuff creates pressure around the arteries inside the arm. Within the cuff is a gauge which sens- es the fluctuations (oscillations) in pressure. The fluctuations measured are the arteries contr
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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
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Important information before using the unit If taking multiple measurements, please allow 10 minutes • between measurements. This will allow your blood ves- sels 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 t
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Main Unit and Accessories Main Unit (See page 15 for descriptions of screen icons.) Up button Down Memory button button AC Jack Start/Stop button Mode button Using the AC Adapter Accessories *Use Output: 6VDC, 1A, AC/DC adapter *In order not to lose stored information, plug in the AC adapter before removing batteries. • 4 AA Alkaline Batteries • 1 Storage/Travel Pouch • 9 " ~ 17 " Universal Cuff Main Unit and Accessories 12
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Special Features Heart Sense The Heart Sense Inflation System senses your blood pressure before the measurement is complete, sig- naling the monitor to adjust the air pressure amount. The result is a quick, comfortable measurement each time you check your blood pressure. Quiet Inflation A unique, low noise, rolling motor system allows our monitors to inflate quietly. Large 3 Row Display Screen To make reading your result easier, the monitor comes with a large 3 row LCD display screen. Persona
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Accuracy Healthy Living monitors have been clinically tested against a sci- entific device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the gold standard in blood pressure measurement. All Healthy Living mon- itors 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. All Healthy Living monitors have been clin- ically tested and have met all the requ
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Digital Display Symbols Mesurement Reading Screen Self-Diagnostic Inflation Symbol Smile Face Symbol SYS. Depress Symbol Systolic Rate mmHg Low Battery Display ERROR Error Symbol Irregular Heart Beat DIA. Diastolic Rate mmHg Symbol mmHg Blood Pressure Unit M PULSE /MIN Memory Set Pulse Rate Month Hour Pulse Symbol Date Minute At Rest Screen Note: Ambient temperature * will respond to the Time Display change of environment slowly. * The temperature Fahrenheit value might be a little Temperature
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Setting Date, Time and Levels Setting date and time a. Press "MODE" button ("month" starts flashing) Press "[ ]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct month (1, 2, 3 ....12) b. Press "MODE" button again ("date" starts flashing) Press "[ ]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct date c. 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 dis- appear for AM. d. Press "
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Setting Date, Time and Levels Setting personalized levels a. Press "MODE" button (" - - " will flash for 1st systolic self-management) Press " " or " " button to set/adjust the per- sonalized systolic rate b.Press "MODE" button (" - - " will flash for 1st diastolic self-management) Press " " or " " button to set/adjust the per- sonalized diastolic rate c. Press "MODE" button (" - - " will flash for 2nd systolic self-management) Press " " or " " button to set/adjust the per- sonalized systolic
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Applying the Cuff •Insert the Cuff Plug into the Cuff Plug Jack on the Monitor. • Pull the Velcro tab so the cuff is laying flat with the Velcro facing up at you. • Pull the cuff to the left of the metal ring to form an opening for your arm. • 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. • If the cuff is properly positioned the tube should be runnin
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Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement • Wrap the cuff around the arm (refer to previous page) • Sit upright in a chair with feet flat on the floor. • Press " " or " " button to select a particular memory zone then press the "START/STOP" button to start the measurement. The monitor will automatically inflate to the level that is right for you. • When taking repeat measurements, make sure to select the same memory zone before pressing "START/STOP", so the measurement is registered to the appropriate
