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Blood Pressure Monitor
Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-631V
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THIS MONITOR IS CLINICALLY VALIDATED ® This LifeSource blood pressure monitor has undergone and passed a Clinical Validation study to determine the performance and accuracy. This monitor is clinically validated according to the British Hypertension Society (BHS) standard. The BHS is the most prestigious international blood pressure organization. The published study was performed by a reviewing committee consisting of physicians and/or nurses.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read this important information before using your monitor. Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to ☞ interpret your blood pressure measurements. Use of this device should not replace regular medical examinations. Have your physician review your procedure for using ☞ this device. He or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before prescribing or adjusting medications. Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your
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Fast. Easy. Accurate. ® Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource blood pressure monitor – one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regi- men. Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is an important step in dividuals can take to maintain cardiovascular health and prevent the serious consequences associated with undetected and untrea
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . -2 . . . . . MONITOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . -3 . . . . . . . HOW UA-631V WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . -4 . . . . . . . . ? BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . -4 . . . . . . . . . SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . - 5 . . . . TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE . . . .
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WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Display Symbol Condition/Cause Recommended Action The symbol shown while mea- Measurement is in progress, surement is in progress. It blinks remain as still as possible. while detecting the pulse. An irregular heartbeat or body Take measurement again and movement may have occurred. consult with your physician. Refer to page E-8 for more infor- mation on irregular heartbeats. Previous measurement stored in MEMORY. The battery power indicator dur- Replace all batteries
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MONITOR COMPONENTS SYSTOLIC PRESSURE DIASTOLIC PRESSURE PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR PULSE RATE CUFF INFLATION IRREGULAR METER HEARTBEAT START BUTTON AIR CONNECTOR PLUG AIR SOCKET MEMORY BUTTON AIR HOSE ARM CUFF PROPER FIT RANGE INDEX MARK BATTERY COVER 1.5V BATTERIES (AA, R6P or LR6) batteries not included BATTERY COMPARTMENT In Canada - Auto Control Medical (Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991 E-3
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HOW UA-631V WORKS Lifesource blood pressure monitors are easy to use, accurate and digitally display full measurement readouts. Our technology is based on the “oscillometric method” – a noninvasive blood pressure determination. The term “oscillation” refers to any measure of vibrations caused by the arterial pulse. Our monitor examines the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it expands and contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat. The cuff is inflated until the arter
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SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure. With your arm hanging at the side of your body, measure the circumference of your upper arm at the midpoint between the shoulder and elbow. Medium Cuff Cuff Size Indicator On The Cuff Our cuff has an indi
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring: Relax for five minutes before measurement. ☞ Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to ☞ measurement Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm. ☞ Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to ☞ measure pressure. Do not talk during measurement. ☞ Do not cross legs, and keep your feet flat on floor during ☞ measurement. Now you are ready. Follow these simple steps:
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TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 5 . Press the START button. As the cuff pressurizes, measurement will begin and the Cuff Inflation Meter will show on the display screen. It is normal for the cuff to feel very tight. NOTE: If an appropriate pressure is not obtained, the device automatically starts to inflate again. NOTE: If you wish to stop inflation at any time, press the START button again. 6 . When the inflation is complete, the deflation starts automatically and the symbol blinks, indicati
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WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT The UA-631V monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The irregular heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an irregular heartbeat has occurred during measurement. An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you relax, remain still and refrain fr
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ABOUT AVERAGE READING The UA-631V provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory. When taking a measurement, the average blood pressure reading will appear and the number of measurements stored in memory will flash several times before the cuff begins to inflate. AVERAGE NUMBER OF MEASUREMENTS STORED IN MEMORY ABOUT PRESSURE RATING INDICATOR™ The Pressure Rating Indicator™ is a feature which provides a snapshot of your blood pres- sure classif
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ABOUT MEMORY This monitor automatically stores up to sixty (60) blood pressure and pulse measurements in memory. Measurements stored in memory are assigned an index number in the order of the newest to the oldest. The oldest reading displays as “n01”. The M symbol in the upper left corner of the display screen indicates that you are viewing a previous measurement stored in memory. To retrieve readings, follow these simple steps: 1 . When the display screen is blank, press and quickly rel
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). What Affects Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is affected by many factors: age, weight, time of day, activity level, climate, altitude and season. Certain activities can significantly alter one’s blood pre
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration and may affect these figures. Consult with your physician for an accurate assessment. JNC7 Classification Table – for adults within the U . S . BP Classification Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (m
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What Is Hypertension? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when read- ings consistently rise above normal. It is well known that hyperten- sion can lead to stroke, heart attack or other illness if left untreated. Referred to as a “silent killer” because it does not always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem, hypertension is treatable when diagnosed early. Can Hypertension Be Controlled? In many individuals, hypertension can be controlle
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Answers to Why Your Readings Are Different Between Home and at the Doctor’s Office Why are my readings different between home and at a doctor’s office? Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’s office or hospital setting may be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety. This response is known as White Coat Hypertension. When I bring my monitor to a doctor’s office, why do I get a different measurement from my monitor to that taken by a doctor or nur
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Establishing Baseline Measurements The most important method to get an accurate blood pressure mea- surement is consistency. To get the most benefit out of your monitor, it is important to establish a “baseline measurement.” This helps build a foundation of measurements that you can use to compare against future readings. To build this baseline measurement, devote two weeks for consistent blood pressure monitoring. This involves doing everything the same way when you
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Corrective action Nothing appears in the Batteries are drained. Replace all batteries with display, after I press the new ones. Alkaline batteries START button. recommended. Battery terminals are not in Reinstall the batteries with the correct position. negative and positive terminals matching those indicated in the battery compartment. The cuff does not inflate. Battery voltage is too low. Replace all batteries with Low battery symbol blinks. new o
