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                        Automatic
Blood Pressure Monitor
BPA-201
El manual en español 
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                        TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION: Important Product Notices and Safety  Instructions ..........................................................3 Clearing Values from Memory ..........................24 About Blood Pressure .........................................5 Important Notes Regarding Your    What is Blood Pressure?  Blood Pressure Measurement ..........................25  Why Measure Your Blood Pressure? Care, Maintenance & Cleaning .........................26 Blood Pressure Sta
                    
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                        • 	 T 	 h e 	 p u l s e 	 d i s p l a y 	 i s 	 n o t 	 s u i t a b l e 	 f o r 	 c h e c k i n g 	 t h e 	 IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY  frequency of heart pacemakers. INSTRUCTIONS • 	 E 	 l e c t r o m a g n e t i c 	 i n t e r f e r e n c e : 	 T h e 	 d e v i c e 	 c o n t a i n s 	 When using your blood pressure monitor, basic precautions  sensitive electronic components. Avoid strong electrical  should always be followed. Please read and follow all  or electromagnetic fields in the
                    
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                        Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people  ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE who normally don’t have high readings. If your numbers  What is Blood Pressure? stay above the “normal” range most of the time, you may  Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the artery  be at increased risk and should consult your physician.  walls while blood flows through the arteries. The pressure  Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg) Category measured when the heart contracts and sends blood out of  the heart is sy
                    
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                        NAME/FUNCTION OF EACH PART Date/Time Set  HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE  Buttons MONITOR WORKS Air Tube   This monitor uses innovative technology to detect your  and Connector  blood pressure. This technology enables the monitor to  automatically inflate and deflate at the appropriate level for  each individual. With one touch of a button, the cuff will LCD Display automatically inflate to block the blood flow through your  artery. Next, the deflation process starts. Please note that  any muscle movem
                    
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                        Display Symbols: DISPLAY EXPLANATIONS Pulse Pulse User 1: 	 A p p e a r s 	 w h e n 	 t h e 	 m o n i t o r 	 i s 	 o p e r a t e d 	 b y 	 U s e r 	 1 . User 2: Appears when the monitor is operated by User 2. Weak Battery Symbol: Appears when batteries should be  replaced. Pulse Symbol:   Shows the heart rate per minute. Systolic  Pressure Irregular Heartbeat Detector: R e f e r 	 t o 	 p a g e 	 2 1 	 f o r	 more information.  Memory Average: Displays average of last 3 readings Risk Category I
                    
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                        INSTALLING BATTERIES USING THE AC ADAPTER Note:   1.	 	 	Extend the tray so that the battery cover is fully exposed.  •	 	 Please	 unload	 the	 batteries 	 when	 operating	 with 	 an 	 AC	 2.   Press down on latch and lift the battery cover to open the  adapter for an extended period of time. Leaving the  battery compartment. batteries in the compartment for a long time may cause  3.  I n s t a l l 	 o r 	 r e p l a c e 	 4 	 “ A A 	 ” 	 s i z e d 	 b a t t e r i e s 	 i n 	 t h e 	 b a t t e r 
                    
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                        Fit cuff securely. Allow room for  two fingers to fit between the cuff  and your arm. Position cuff edge 0.6˝–1.0˝ (1.5–2.5cm) above elbow. Center tube over middle of arm. DATE & TIME SET PROCEDURE   USING THE ARM CUFF 1.	 	 	 	 T o 	 adjust	 the	 date/time,	 press	 the	Set button . Very Important: Proper cuff size is critical to accurate  measurement. This monitor comes with two sizes of arm cuffs: Standard Size Fits 9”–13” (23 cm – 33 cm) Large Size Fits 13”–17” (33 cm – 43 cm) 2.    The displ
                    
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                        Fit cuff Allow to fi and Cen mi Position cuff edge 0.8–1.2 inches (2–3cm) above elbow. 2~3 cm (0.8”~1.2”) 1.	 	 	 	 I f 	 t h e 	 c u f f 	 i s 	 n o t 	 a s s e m b l e d , 	 p a s s 	 t h e 	 e n d 	 o f 	 t h e	 5 .	 	 	 P o s i t i o n 	 c u f f 	 e d g e 	 0 . 8 - 1 . 2	  cuff furthest away from the tubing through the metal inches (2-3cm) above elbow. D-ring in order to form a loop. The smooth side without  the felt material should be on the inside of the cuff loop. 6.  Center tube over mid
                    
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                        Note: MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE If it is not possible to fit the cuff to your left arm, it can also be  Important Notes: placed on your right arm. However, all measurements should  • 	 B 	 l o o d 	 p r e s s u r e 	 c h a n g e s 	 w i t h 	 e v e r y 	 h e a r t b e a t 	 a n d 	 i s 	 i n	 be made using the same arm. constant fluctuation throughout the day. • 	 	 B l o o d 	 p r e s s u r e 	 m e a s u r e m e n t 	 c a n 	 b e 	 a f f e c t e d 	 b y 	 t h e	 T o use on the right arm, you must p
                    
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                        Pulse Pulse Pulse 1.	 	 	 Press 	 the	User Select Button 	 to	 choose	 User 	 1 4 . 	 	 T h e 	 c u f f 	 w i l l 	 b e g i n 	 d e f l a t i n g 	 a s 	 m e a s u r e m e n t 	 c o n t i n u e s .  or User 2.  OR START Note: This monitor will re-inflate automatically if the   STOP      system detects that your body requires more pressure for   Pulse Pulse      measurement. 5.	 When 	 	 the	 measurement	 is 	 completed,	 2.  W ith the cuff wrapped around your arm, press the START/ the cuff will 
                    
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                        recommend you seek   RISK CATEGORY INDEX Irregular  medical advice.  Please  This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index  Heartbeat  Detector note that the device does  that automatically compares each reading to defined levels  not replace a cardiac  established by the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s (NIH)  examination, but serves to  National Heart Lung and Blood Institute as described  detect pulse irregularities at   earlier in this manual, and provides a helpful cue if your 
                    
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                        RECALLING VALUES FROM MEMORY 5.	 Every 	 	 new	 press	 of 	 the	“M” button will recall a previous  This monitor can be used by two individuals. reading. The latest reading will be recalled first.  Each user can store up to 60 measurements. 1.	 Press	 the 	User-Select button. Pulse Pulse Pulse START STOP 2.	 Choose	 User 	 1	 or	 User	 2. CLEARING VALUES FROM MEMORY 1.	 	 	 	 Press	 the	User-Select button 	 to 	 select	 User	 1	 or	 User 2. 3.  Press the “M” button to access the memory. START STO
                    
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                        •   This device may have difficulty determining the  IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YOUR BLOOD  proper blood pressure for users with irregular  PRESSURE MEASUREMENT heartbeat, diabetes, poor circulation of blood,  •	 	 	 Take	 your	 reading	 in	 a 	 comfortable	 environment	 kidney problems, or for users who have suffered a  as measurements can be affected by hot or cold  stroke. temperatures. Take your blood pressure at normal body  temperature. CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING •	 	 	Do not move or talk
                    
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                        8.	 	 	 	 Do	 not	 disassemble	 the	 monitor	 or 	 cuff. 	 If	 in	 need	 of 	 POTENTIAL FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC  repair, refer to the warranty section of this manual. INTERFERENCE To avoid inaccurate results caused by electro- 9.	 	 	 	 Do	 not	 subject	 the	 monitor	 to 	 extreme 	 shocks	 (do 	 not	 magnetic interference between electrical and  drop on floor). electronic equipment, do not use the device  10.	 Do	 not	 inflate 	 the	 cuff	 unless	 wrapped	 around	 your 	 arm. near a cell phone or m
                    
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                        TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS If any abnormality arises during use, please check the following points Power Source: Four 	 1 .5V	 DC	 (AA) 	 batteries	 or	 6V	 DC	 AC 	 adapter Measurement Method: Oscillometric POSSIBLE   P r e s s u r e : 	 4 0 ~ 2 8 0 	 m i l l i m e t e r s 	 m e r c u r y 	 ( m m H g )  SYMPTOMS CORRECTION CAUSES Measurement Range: P u l s e : 	 4 0 ~ 1 9 9 	 b e a t s / m i n u t e Pressure: 	 ±3	 mmHg Unit does not turn Batteries have  Replace them with   Accuracy: Pulse:
                    
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                        LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and  workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original purchase, except as noted  below. HoMedics warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and work- manship under normal use and service. This blood pressure monitor meets the simulated  measurement cycles test requirement per EN1060-3, part 8.10. This warranty extends only  For service or repair,
                    
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                        ÍNDICE INFORMACIÓN INICIAL: Índice de Categoria de Riesgo .........................52 Avisos importantes del producto e   Detector de latidos irregulares (IHB, por sus   instrucciones de seguridad ..............................35 siglas en inglés) ................................................53 Sobre la presión sanguínea ..............................37  Cómo recuperar los valores de la memoria ....54  ¿Qué es la presión sanguínea? Cómo borrar los valores de la memoria ..........56  ¿Por qué 
                    
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                        personas con latidos irregulares, diabetes, mala  AVISOS	 IMPORTANTES	 DEL 	 PRODUCTO 	 circulación, trastornos renales o usuarios que han  E INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD sufrido una apoplejía. Cuando utilice su monitor de presión sanguínea, debe  •	 	 La	 pantalla 	 de	 pulso 	 no	 es	 adecuada 	 para 	 verificar 	 la	 seguir siempre las precauciones básicas. Sírvase leer y  frecuencia de los marcapasos. seguir todas las instrucciones y advertencias antes de  •	 	 Interferencia	 electromagnética:
                    
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                        La presión sanguínea tiende a subir y bajar, incluso en personas  SOBRE LA PRESIÓN SANGUÍNEA que normalmente no tienen lecturas altas. Si sus resultados  ¿Qué es la presión sanguínea? permanecen por encima del rango “normal” la mayoría del tiempo,  es posible que corra un riesgo mayor y debería consultar a su  La presión sanguínea es la presión que se ejerce en las paredes  m é d i c o .  de la arteria cuando la sangre fluye por las arterias. La presión    medida cuando el corazón se contrae y s