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1. DC Logi Using your Blood Pressure Monitor What the results mean a The LCD screen will automatically display the systolic and diastolic pressure reading in mmHg and the pulse rate in pulse min after each measurement b Record date time systolic reading diastolic reading and pulse rate on your record card which you will find in the back of the user manual including anything which may have influenced your blood pressure reading e g stress anxiety This will help you monitor trends Please take this record card with you on your visits to your doctor Lloydspharmacist or healthcare professional e Measurements should ideally be taken at the same time under the same conditions and in the same position each time Please be aware that blood pressure can fluctuate since it responds to minute changes in the body It is unusual to continuously remain at the same value hence it is recommended that the blood pressure be determined based on an average of multiple measurements If you experience a higher than normal reading do not panic as this can happen Relax and take a break for at least 10 minutes before measuring your blood pressure again Low blood pressure Hypotension and high blood pressure Hypertension can only be diagnosed by a qualified healthcare professional such as a doctor or pharmacist If you have any concerns or questions please contact your Lloydspharmacist or healthcare professional To get an accurate value e Mea2. Blood Pressure Monitor User Manual Model LBP1 v Introduction Parts Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor Using your Blood Pressure Monitor Interpretation of Blood Pressure BP Results Additional Information on Blood Pressure Specification Abnormality amp Troubleshooting Maintenance Warranty Blood Pressure Record Table 4 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 Introduction Thank you for purchasing and using the Lloydspharmacy Fully Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor This monitor is an easy to use and accurate way to measure your blood pressure Before you start it is important that you read this user manual Blood pressure testing is easy To get the most out of this product please refer to the recommendations that follow Setting up your Fully Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor e Your first test e How to test e What your results mean We hope you will be satisfied with your Fully Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor If you have any questions please contact your local Lloydspharmacist or healthcare professional EN low battery x deflate to measure deflate air in cuff A inflate to measure Systolic Diastolic Memory Cuff tubule socket External power socket Cuff not included Rubber tubule On Off LCD Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor Loading Batteries If using an external power supply ensure that batteries a Open the battery cover on the base of the monitor are remo
3. althy lifestyle High Normal 130 139 85 89 Practice a healthy lifestyle Hypertension 140 159 90 99 Practice a healthy lifestyle Re measure BP monthly over mild next 3 months If high levels gt 140 90 persist eg 2 high readings on 2 seperate occasions consult your Lloydspharmacist or doctor Hypertension 160 179 100 109 Practice a healthy lifestyle Re measure BP weekly over moderate next 3 months If high levels gt 140 90 persist eg 2 high readings on 2 seperate occasions consult your Lloydspharmacist or doctor Hypertension 180 219 110 119 Re measure BP in a few days If BP 180 110 consult severe your Lloydspharmacist or doctor Hypertension gt 220 gt 120 We would recommend that you see your doctor urgently Your BP should be re assessed professionally at least once a year speak to your Lloydspharmacist or healthcare professional If systolic BP and diastolic BP fall into different categories the higher value should be taken for classification 12 Additional Information on Blood Pressure 13 Your heart is just like a pump which works all the time to make the blood flow through all blood vessels Blood pressure measures the force on the wall of the blood vessels caused by the pressure of the blood The output of blood from the heart when it pushes blood around the body is called systolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure is the measurement of the blood returning to the heart Blood press
4. e for testing Example Left arm 132 systolic 86 diastolic Right arm 128 systolic 84 diastolic Then use your left arm Using your Blood Pressure Monitor Start a We recommend that you carry out your test whilst sitting at a table ensuring the cuff is at the same height as your heart This will place your arm and the monitor in an ideal position for the best results b Place the cuff on your selected arm please refer to Your first test on how to select an arm Ensure the cuff is secure Do not inflate the cuff when it is not wrapped around the upper arm c Once you are in a comfortable position switch the unit on Press and hold the On Off button for approximately 2 seconds H H As a w H H viag The LCD screen will beep mmia mmHg a8 d The LCD screen will display OmmHg and the will flash indicating that the Te m monitor is ready to use L E mmHg mmHg e Press the Start button to begin automatic inflation e There are 4 pre programmed pressurisation values which are set at 187mmHg 225mmHg 263mmHg and 300mmHg e When automatic inflation begins the unit will inflate to 187mmHg If a pulse is not detected the unit will continue to inflate automatically to the next pressurisation level This will continue to a maximum level of 300mmHg e If you feel any discomfort or pain during this time turn the unit off and remove the cuff immediately Consult your local Lloydspharmacist or healthcare prof
5. essional for advice e Once automatic inflation begins you can choose to inflate the cuff to the next pressurisation level by pressing the memory button just before the cuff reaches the pre set pressurisation level Using your Blood Pressure Monitor Measuring Process a Once the cuff has automatically inflated the LCD screen will display amp whilst the pressure is gradually reduced and the monitor takes an automatic measurement b The monitor will beep when the automatic measurement has finished e If there is an error or abnormal reading please refer to the Abnormality amp Troubleshooting section Using your Blood Pressure Monitor Memory The memory can store 60 sets of measurements The results will be automatically stored To check the last result press Memory when the monitor is switched on and the most recently stored result will be displayed Press Memory continuously to display the previously stored measurements one by one Once the memory has been filled with 60 sets of data the 61st measurement when taken will be stored as the most recent reading whilst the first reading you took will be automatically deleted To delete a stored result press Memory until the desired result is displayed When desired result is displayed on screen hold down Memory for 3 seconds The display will now show dL until you release the button Once the button is released that result will be deleted
6. lace the cuff 1 2cm above the elbow joint Measuring can be done on light clothing such as a shirt or blouse However if you have a weak pulse it is recommended you test on a bare arm Remove any tight or restrictive clothing from your arm For example restriction caused by rolling up shirt sleeve b Place hand on a flat surface with the palm facing up and with the rubber tube running down the center of the arm c Turn the cuff end outwards and tighten it by pulling it through the metal loop and pressing the hook surface of the cuff on to the loop surface of the cuff To get the correct tightness of the cuff you should be able to fit two fingers under the cuff Concerned about which arm to use Please refer to Your first test on page 6 d Use your free hand to adjust the tightness of the cuff until it is firm The cuff can be cleaned by hand with warm soapy water Rinse thoroughly with cold water and towel dry DO NOT IRON Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor Your first test The British Hypertension Society BHS recommends that for your first test you test both your arms Note Ensure you do not suffer from any medical conditions which will prevent you from having your blood pressure measured in both arms This will determine which arm should be used for future measurements Take note of your systolic higher number reading on both arms The arm which gives the higher systolic reading should be used in the futur
7. nge 5 40 C This is a class IIA medical device and fulfils the provisions of the medical devices directive 93 42 EEC Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by EU standard EN1060 non invasive sphygomanmeters 14 Abnormality amp Troubleshooting 15 Abnormality Reason Action The cuff does not inflate or the display shows low pressure during inflation Pressure loss due to air leakage in tube or cuff Check the connection between the tube and monitor Rubber tube is not connected properly Reconnect the rubber tube properly LCD screen shows battery symbol 9 Batteries are low Change the batteries refer to the Loading the Batteries section LCD screen shows abnormal result Cuff is not tight or is positioned incorrectly Tighten the cuff and refer to the section Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor Subject was excited nervous or spoke moved during measurement Re test Do not speak and take 2 3 deep breaths before to relax Stay calm and remain steady Wrong position Adjust your position refer to part a on page 7 Some interference during inflation or incorrect operation during measurement Refer to the section Using your Blood Pressure Monitor LCD shows EE Insufficient infla
8. sure one hour after eating and avoid measuring immediately after bathing e Measure one hour after smoking or drinking alcohol coffee e Relax for 10 20 minutes before taking a measurement and remain relaxed whilst measuring Do not move or talk during measurement as this will affect the accuracy e Do not use this monitor if you suffer from atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation 10 Using your Blood Pressure Monitor 11 Re measuring If you want to measure again press the start button Leave at least three minutes between measurements to allow blood circulation to the arm to return to normal Do not measure your blood pressure too many times in one session as it may cause discomfort in the arm If you feel any discomfort or pain turn the monitor off and remove the cuff immediately Shut Down Please turn the unit off after measurement if not re measuring e The unit has an automatic switch off mechanism which means it will turn off after 1 minute if not being used Mit 58 m mmHg Interpretation of Blood Pressure BP Results very severe Category of Blood Systolic BP Diastolic BP INiviccloniReenlte Pressure mmHg mmHg Hypotension lt 90 lt 60 Practice a healthy lifestyle Consult your doctor only if suffering symptoms of low BP eg fainting Ideal lt 120 lt 80 Practice a healthy lifestyle Normal 120 129 80 84 Practice a he
9. tion Re measure Some interference during inflation or incorrect operation Re measure during measurement No response when buttons pressed Incorrect operation Take out the batteries for a few minutes then re insert them following directions in section Loading the Batteries Maintenance 1 Do not drop this blood pressure monitor or subject it to strong impact 2 Avoid exposure to high temperatures direct sunlight and contact with water 3 If the monitor is stored at temperatures below freezing do not use immediately Leave at room temperature for at least one hour before use 4 Do not attempt to disassemble the monitor 5 Do not leave the batteries in the monitor if it is not in use for a long period of time udd Harvard Medical Devices Ltd Unit 1301 02 13 F Railway Plaza 39 Chatham Road South Tsimshatsui Kowloon Hong Kong EC REP Kinetik Medical Devices Ltd Harvard House The Waterfront Elstree Road Elstree Herts WD6 3BS UK www lloydspharmacy com European Community Design Registration No 000992490 0003 C e Pending US Design Patent WN Application No 29 319 248 0123 16 17 Warranty This product is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical manufacturing defects There are no user serviceable parts inside the instrument Any attempted repair by unauthorized persons invalidates the warrant
10. ure is normally written as for example 120 systolic 80 diastolic Fluctuation of Blood Pressure D Blood pressure fluctuates constantly during the day Its value in the day time is higher than in the evening with the lowest level being at midnight The pressure begins to rise again at 03 00am 22 and reaches its highest level any time during the day so it is impossible to get a consistent reading For this reason please take your measurements at the same time of day I Systolic Diastolic 1 2 mmm A w 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Model LBP1 Digital display system Measuring method Oscillometric method Measuring Accuracy Withint3mmHg Blood pressure Measuring range OmmHg 300mmHg Pulse rate range 40 180 min Pulse rate accuracy Within 5 Power source DC6V type 4 x AAAsize batteries Classification Internal powered Equipment Type B Pressurisation automatic air inflation by an air pump Deflation Automatic exhaust 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Automatic power off To be automatically cut off after 1 minute of non use to save energy Battery life Approx 2 months with 3 times usage per day Environmental temperature for using 5 40 C Environmental temperature for storage 20 65 C Environmental humidity for using lt 85 Environmental humidity for storage lt 90 Transport condition Humidity range Less than 95 Ambient temperature ra
11. ved from battery compartment b Insert four AAA batteries observing correct polarity For external power supply use a 6V 600mA DC Adaptor c Close the battery door not included in this pack e Non rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged e Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the monitor The supply terminals are not to be short circuited DC 6V power supply socket Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of Replacing Batteries batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used Batteries must be handled with care under adult supervision If batteries leak and come into contact with skin or eyes wash immediately with copious amounts of water Connecting the Cuff a Insert the plug end of the rubber tubule firmly into the cuff socket located on the back of the monitor to ensure there is no air leakage e When the LCD screen displays low battery de new batteries must be inserted immediately to ensure accurate results Please dispose of batteries according to battery manufacturer s instructions b The cuff should be ready to use Ensure that the end is O p gt passed through the metal loop and the hook and loop sates fastening is facing outwards NOTE Cuff is supplied separately Setting up your Blood Pressure Monitor Putting on the Cuff T C m a P
12. y This does not affect your statutory rights Blood Pressure Record Table Please log the date time and your SYS Systolic and DIA Diastolic blood pressure levels We recommend you share this information with your Doctor Name Date Time SYS Systolic DIA Diastolic Pulse Rate Comments 18
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