Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor (BPW211)
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1. 5 3 7 7in 30 280 mmHg 4 0 37 3 kPa 30 200 pulse min a GB Accuracy Pressure 3mmHg 0 4 kPa Pulse 5 Power Power supply 3V DC two 2 LRO3 AAA UM4 size 1 5V batteries Auto power off after 1 minute of non activity Power save Operating environment Operation 10 C 40C 50 F 104 F Storage Transport 20 60 C 4 F 140 F Humidity range 10 83 relative humidity INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CE MARK This device complies with the European regulations based on the Medical Products Code and bears the CE mark CE0123 The device has been quality inspected according to EG guideline 93 42 EWG and tested in compliance to the EN1060 1 Non invasive sphygmomanometers Part 1 General requirements and EN1060 3 Non invasive sphygmomanometers Part 3 Supplementary requirements 12 for electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems The CE mark further indicates that this blood pressure monitor meets the general requirements for electronic products as regards to resistance to electromagnetic interference Malfunctioning may however occur in the proximity of extremely strong electromagnetic fields In accordance with the Ordinance for Operators of Medical Products a technical inspection must be carried out if this device is used for industrial or commercial purposes BLOOD PRESSURE LOG BOOK To create a log of your blood pressure his2. This product has been designed to provide you with many years of reliable service provided it is used correctly and can help you measure and track the following metrics Systolic pressure Diastolic pressure Mean arterial pressure Pulse rate A historic record of up to 60 measurements Readings taken by the BPW211 are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff and stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by EN1060 3 Non invasive Sohygmomanometers Part 3 Supplementary requirements for electro mechanical blood pressure measuring systems The monitor s accuracy in measuring diastolic pressure was tested using the fifth Korotkoff sound method This manual contains important safety and care information and provides step by step instructions for using the product Read the manual thoroughly before using the product Main unit Figure 1 LCD display and protective cover Wrist cuff Memory up button Set button time On button Battery compartment Plastic storage container Figure 2 Storage To open compartment LCD display symbols Symbol Description Explanation SYS Systolic pressure The highest blood pressure mmHg measured D l A Diastolic pressure The lowest blood pressure mmHg measured Time The current time 1J Uf T cw hour minutes Mean arterial The average blood pressure M A P pressure measured for more information
3. from your left wrist If your physician has diagnosed you with poor circulation in your left arm use your right wrist 2 Roll or push up your sleeve to expose the skin 3 Apply the cuff to your left wrist with your palm facing up Figure 6a 4 Position the edge of the cuff about 1 centimeter from the bottom of your palm Figure 6b 5 Fasten the wrist cuff around your wrist leaving no extra room between the cuff and your skin If the cuff is too loose the measurement will be inaccurate Figures 6c 6d Figure 6a Figure 6b Figure 6c Figure 6d GB a TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT You can choose to take your blood pressure while sitting or lying down Helpful Tips for taking a measurement Be sure to set the clock before taking your first measurement or whenever you replace the batteries so that the date and time are stored in the memory with your history For instructions refer to page 6 Itis important to relax when taking your blood pressure Try to take a 15 minute rest before you begin Do not lean backward or bend your wrist inward while taking a measurement Avoid talking or moving your fingers and hand while taking a measurement Rapid movements or other activities may alter your reading Wait at least one hour before taking your blood pressure if you have just eaten a large meal Do not smoke or drink alcohol before taking your blood pressure Do not measure your blood pre
4. the palm facing up 3 Relax your hand 4 Press the ON button Result After a few seconds the blood pressure monitor beeps and begins inflating the wrist cuff It then slowly deflates until there is another beep signifying that the measurement is complete Don t move from the first beep until the last to ensure a more accurate measurement Your systolic and diastolic pressure readings flash on the display followed by MAP Mean Arterial Pressure see page 4 and pulse per minute readings every two seconds The measurement is automatically stored as the first 1 entry in the memory the last entry 60 is dropped and all the entries in between move up one digit e g 58 becomes 59 and so on RECALLING MEASUREMENTS STORED IN THE MEMORY Up to 60 measurement records can be stored in the memory T records are automatically stored each time you take a n e w measurement To view a history of your measurements press mmj 2 GB Note The most recent record 1 is shown first Each new measurement is assigned to the first 1 record All other records are pushed back one digit e g 2 becomes 3 and so on and the last record 60 is dropped from the list Press again to see additional records The date and time of measurement are shown with each record Memory records will be kept even when the batteries are replaced TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This sec
5. Oregon Scientific Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor BPW211 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Key features Main unit Plastic storage container 00 eee eee eee eee 2 LCD display symbols iriennerien 3 Safety and care instructions Safety precautions Caring for your blood pressure monitor 4 About blood pressure What is blood pressure What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure 4 What is mean arterial pressure MAP sesse 4 Why measure your blood pressure cccecceeeereee 4 What is the standard blood pressure classification 5 Variation in blood pressure e ee eee ee eee teeeeees 5 How does the blood pressure monitor Work 2 000 5 Getting started Installing and replacing the batteries eee 6 Setting the date time and measurement units 6 Positioning the wrist cuff cecceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeetreeeneees 7 Taking a blood pressure measurement ssecceeeeeeeeeees 8 Recalling measurements stored in the memory 9 Troubleshooting guide Additional resources Specifications sccecceeceseceeeseeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeee Information concerning the CE mark Blood pressure log book a a 6 INTRODUCTION KEY FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor BPW211 as your health product of choice
6. deflate Should the cuff not deflate when pressures exceeds 300mmHg detach the cuff from the wrist and press the ON button to stop inflation To avoid measurement errors carefully read this manual before using the product a 5 Caring for your blood pressure monitor To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product please observe the following care guidelines When not in use store the main unit in the protective plastic container that came with it Do not immerse the main unit in water If it comes in contact with water dry it immediately with a soft lint free cloth Use a soft slightly moistened cloth to wipe off the main unit casing and cuff Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents as these may cause damage Remove the batteries whenever you are planning to store the main unit for a long period of time When replacing batteries use new batteries as specified in this user manual Do not mix new and old batteries Do not place objects such as stickers on the wrist cuff or main unit as these may impair the measurement Do not subject the main unit to excessive force shock dust temperature changes or humidity Such treatment may result in malfunction a shorter electronic life span damaged batteries or distorted parts Do not tamper with the internal components Doing so will terminate the product warranty and may cause damage The main unit contains no user serviceable parts If you n
7. e display does not illuminate when the power is on Replace all the batteries at the same time it is dangerous to mix old and new batteries Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on how to dispose of used batteries Used batteries can be harmful to the environment and should not be thrown out with household trash Setting the date time and measurement unit 1 Slide off the battery cover Figure 5a It is important to set the clock before using your blood pressure monitor so that a time stamp can be assigned to each record that is stored in the memory To set the date time and measurement unit 2 Install the batteries by matching the correct polarity as shown by Figure 5b Always use the correct battery type 2 Alkaline LRO3 AAA size Vine Figure 5b 3 Replace the cover Figure 5c Figure 5c 1 Press and hold SET for 2 seconds to enter the setting mode The setting order is as follows 12 24 hour format hour minute month day or day month format month date and measurement unit mmHg or kPa 2 Press E to increase a value or change the setting 3 Press SET to accept the change and switch to the next setting 4 When you are finished press ON to exit the setup menu Positioning the wrist cuff It is important to properly position the wrist cuff to ensure that you receive an accurate reading 1 Remove all accessories watch bracelet etc
8. ked to serious illnesses such as stroke heart disease and kidney failure Since there is no symptom most of the time many hypertensive people do not realize they are at risk until their health is seriously threatened What is the standard blood pressure classification The following chart Figure 3 was taken from the World Health Organization WHO and describes the various classifications Please note Hypotension value is for reference only Blood pressure is considered high when either the diastolic or systolic blood pressure value exceeds the normal range Only a physician can tell you your normal blood pressure range and the point at which you are at risk Consult your physician to obtain these values If the measurements taken with this product fall outside the range consult your physician Hypertension systolic over 160 high pressure diastolic over 95 Hypertonia Border value systolic 140 159 diastolic 90 94 Normal Hypotension low pressure range systolic under 90 systolic under 139 diastolic under 89 90 140 Systolic mmHg Figure 3 diastolic mmHg g 160 Why does my blood pressure fluctuate throughout the day Individual blood pressure varies greatly both on a daily and a seasonal or temperature basis These variations may be more pronounced in hypertensive patients Normally the blood pressure rises while at work and is at its lowest during sleep Figure 4 below illustrates the variatio
9. ns over a single day with measurement taken every five minutes The thick line represents sleep time The rises in blood pressure at 4 PM A in the graph and 12AM B in the graph correspond to an attack of pain and sexual intercourse Beven Honour amp Stott Clin Sci 36 329 1969 160 A B BLOOD PRESSURE mmHg 3 Sleep re PE O S O EE mr mr mr mr rm mr me PES SET 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PM Time AM Figure 4 HOW DOES THE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORK This product uses the Oscillometric Measuring method to detect your blood pressure Before every measurement the main unit establishes a zero pressure equivalent to the air pressure Then it starts inflating the wrist cuff to 180mmHg or higher until it senses that it has blocked your blood in the artery After that the deflation process starts during which time the main unit GB GB detects pressure oscillations generated by beat to beat pulsatile which is used to determine the systolic mean and diastolic pressure and also your pulse rate Any motion during this period will result in an incorrect measurement After all readings are determined and displayed on LCD the measurement is finished and the wrist cuff automatically deflates GETTING STARTED Installing and replacing the batteries To install the batteries Note Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery mark shows the display is dim or th
10. o longer need to use this product protect the environment by bringing it to your dealer or designated collection point for proper disposal ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE What is blood pressure Blood pressure is the force generated by the blood against the walls of arteries during cardiac contraction and relaxation e g the pumping action of the heart What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure When ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart blood pressure reaches its maximum value This highest pressure in the cycle is known as systolic pressure When the heart relaxes between heartbeats the lowest blood pressure is diastolic pressure What is mean arterial pressure MAP The mean arterial pressure MAP is the average pressure that forces blood through the arteries It is not the average of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure rather MAP corresponds to a state of balance between the compressive and expansive forces acting on the arterial wall when there is no distension outward or inward MAP is an excellent way to evaluate the stress on the walls of your blood vessels and can be used to evaluate excessive load on the cardiovascular system Show your MAP history to your doctor to provide additional information that may help him or her understand your situation Why measure your blood pressure Blood pressure measurement can highly reflect one s health condition High blood pressure is potentially lin
11. rror the probier ea display occurred persists contact the retailer or our customer service department for further assistance Refer to the warranty for contact information and return instructions Settings Date and time The clock was Reset the clock are are incorrect not oe gt 6 reset after wrong installing new batteries Measurement The Reset the unit mmHg or meacurement measurement unit was no unit 6 kPa be set or reset vee neon after installing new batteries No user No records No Take a memory display when measurements measurement is pressed have been then press E taken to access the memory 11 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about your blood pressure monitor and other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras sports watches hand held organizers alarm clocks and weather stations The website also includes contact information for our customer service department in case you need to reach us SPECIFICATIONS Application Measuring method Application Measurement location Memory Dimensions Height x Width x Depth Weight Cuff circumference Measuring range Pressure Pulse Oscillometric non invasive For adult use only Wrist section of lower arm Maximum 60 records 86mm x 78mm x 30mm 3 4 in x 3 in x 1 2 in 160g 5 5 oz with batteries 18 5 19 5cm
12. see page 4 What is Mean mmHg Arterial Pressure Pul Pulse Pulse rate per minute min Memory If MEM shows the displayed ME measurement value is from the memory and not necessarily from the last reading Weak battery Batteries are low and need to be replaced Inflating Unit is inflating with air to obtain amp the needed level of pressure y Deflating Wrist cuff air is exhausting or deflating SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Safety precautions Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using your blood pressure monitor This device is intended for adult use only This device is intended for non invasive measuring and monitoring of arterial blood pressure It is not intended for use on extremities other than the wrist or for functions other than obtaining a blood pressure measurement Do not confuse self monitoring with self diagnosis This unit allows you to monitor your blood pressure Do not begin or end medical treatment based solely on the measurements of this device Consult a physician for treatment advice If you are taking medication consult your physician to determine the most appropriate time to measure your blood pressure Never change a prescribed medication without consulting your physician This unit is not suitable for continuous monitoring during medical emergencies or operations If the cuff pressure exceeds 300mmHg the unit will automatically
13. ssure if you are under stress Wait at least 3 minutes between measurements This allows your blood circulation to recover For a meaningful comparison try to measure under similar conditions For example take daily measurements at approximately the same time on the same wrist or as directed by a physician To stop the measurement process at any time press the ON button The main unit automatically switches off 1 minute after taking a measurement To save the battery life press the ON button as soon as you are finished To take a measurement 1 Choose the position you from which you wish to measure sitting or lying down 2 Position your body so that your wrist is parallel with your heart using the chart and illustrations below as a guide IF you are THEN Sitting down Place your elbow on a table using the with an plastic storage case or other object as a armrest support under your forearm Your wrist should be parallel with your heart with the palm facing up Measurement Reading becomes lower Correct measurement o Position 2 x D PE e Measurement TT III Reading becomes higher Sitting down Place your arm across your chest with with no the wrist parallel to your heart Hold your armrest elbow with the other hand Lying down Position your wrist on a support cushion or your thigh so that it is parallel with your heart with
14. tion includes a list of error messages and frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your blood pressure monitor If the product is not operating as you think it should check here before arranging for servicing Problem Symptom Check this Remedy No Display is dim Batteries are Replace with new power or will not exhausted batteries gt 6 light up Batteries are Insert the inserted batteries incorrectly correctly gt 6 Problem Symptom Check this Remedy Error shows on A Relax for a message the display measurement moment and then error measure again occurred Err 1 2 or3 The wrist cuff Refasten the cuff shows on the is not secure and then display measure again gt 7 Err 4 Shows The monitor Movement can on the display detected affect the motion while measurement measuring Relax for a moment and then measure again rr 5 shows Pressure is Relax for a on the display over moment and then 280mmHg measure again 37 3 kPa Err 6 Shows Deflation Movement can on the display period was too affect the long reverent elax for a moment and then measure again Low showson Batteries are Replace with new batteries the display low batteries 6 10 Problem Symptom Check this Remedy Ere 7 0r8 A calibration Retake the shows on the e
15. tory complete the personal information section at the top then enter the details date time and measurements for each reading you take To plot your history use an S systolic D diastolic and M mean arterial pressure to mark the points where each measurement falls on the chart then connect the points to view your history over time Name Age Weight ___________ kg Ibs Date 10 17 Oct Oct Time 10 PM 10 PM sys 158 155 DIS 90 95 MAP 110 112 Pul Pul 85 90 kPa mmHg 29 3 220 26 7 200 24 0 180 21 3 160 S65 187 140 16 0 120 M 133 100 D p 107 80 80 60 2003 Oregon Scientific All rights reserved
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