LifeSource UA-787 User's Manual
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1. these steps 1 Place the cuff on the left arm unless your physician tells you otherwise 2 Press and hold the START button until a number 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your expected systolic pressure appears 3 Redease the START button when the desired number is reached Measurement will then begin Continue to measure your blood pressure as described on Page E 6 WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT EP The UA 787 blood pressure monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25 from the average of all heartbeats during the blood pressure measurement It is important that you be rd axed remain still and do not talk during measurements NOTE We recommend contacting your physician if you see this C indicator frequently Es LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT MEMORY i This device automatically stores up to thirty 30 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 noT To retrieve readings follow these simple steps 1 When the display screen is blank press and quickly rdease the Memory M button You will see the index number eg n20 of the newest reading followed by the measurement The UA 787 automatically turns off after several s2. Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 Ons Lifesource Your source for a lifetime of health _ el SPIE te BLOOD PRESSURE RECO RD AM SYS DIA PULSE PM SYS DIA LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 PULSE SPECIFICATIONS S Type a5 oe boot peewee be oe eee Oscillometric Digital 20 mm character haght Pressure pulse displayed simultaneously Memory 005 30 readings Measurement range Pressure 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg Pulse 40 pulses to 200 pulses Accuracy 005 Pressure 3 mmHg or 2 Pressurization Depressurization Power source Battery life Operating environment Storage environment Dimensions whichever is greater Pulse 5 Automatic using micropump Active exhaust valve ECEVII 4 type AA 1 5 volt alkaline batteries not included or 120 V AC Adapter mode TB 181 Approximate y 4 months with one daily measurement 509F to 1042F 10 C to 409 C Less than 85 rdative humidity 4 F to 140 F 209C to 60 C Less than 95 rdative humidity Length 4 4 112 mm Width 6 4 163 mm Height 2 4 62 mm 12 3 oz 350 g without batteries Blood pressure measurements determined by the UA 787 are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by the American National Standards Institute
3. for electronic or automated sohygmomanometers In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 s E CONTACT INFORMATION H Our products are designed and manufactured using the latest scientific and technological methods and offer accurate easy to use home monitoring and treatment options Our full product line includes Aneroid Blood Pressure Kits Blood Pressure Cuffs Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Digital Thermometers Heart Rate Monitors Personal Health Scales Stethoscopes This LifeSource blood pressure product is covered by a Lifetime Warranty See warranty card for details Visit our web site at ww w LifeSourceOnline com for warranty registration For more information regarding use care or servicing of your blood pressure monitor contact A amp D Medical A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas CA 95035 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 wwwqLifeSourceOnline com For Canada Residents please contact Auto Control Medical 6695 Millcreek Drive Unit 5 Mississauga Ontario L5N 5R8 Canada AutoC ontrol Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 wwwautocontrol com E16 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966
4. D PRESSURE 0 5 E 11 E 13 BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD 000 eee cereus E 14 v SPECIFICATIONS ca te gecw ou recmen res rete dada E 15 D CONTACT INFORMATION 00 cece eeeees E 16 FRENCH INSTRUCTIONS 20000 eee eeeees F 1 SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS 22 000 eee eee S 1 In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 E1 WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN MONITOR COMPONENTS Recommended Action Condition Cause The indicator while Measurement is in progress measurement is in progress remain as still as possible It blinks while detecting the pulse An irregular heartbeat or Take measurement again body movement may have and consult with your Oy occurred Refer to page E 8 physician for more information on irregular heartbeats M Previous measurements stored in MEMORY FEA The battery power indicator Replace all batteries with Battery Full during measurement new ones when the L A The battery is low when it indicator blinks Battery Low blinks Unstable blood pressure due Try the measurement again to excessive body Remain very still during the movement measurement The systolic and diastolic Fasten the cuff correctly values are within 10 mmHg and try the measurement of each othe again The pressure value did not Check for air leaks along increase during inflation the tube and around the air socket The cuff is not fastened Refasten the cuff and correctly retake measure
5. Lifesource Your source for a lifetime of health Quick Response with EasyCuff Feature Blood Pressure Monitor IX DEV 21000 Trilingual Instucton Guide MODEL UA 787 IMPORTANT INFORMATION of Please read this important information before using your monitor is Ls 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 the procedure for using this device Heor she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before prescribing or adjusting medications Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings Should a mechanical problem occur contact A amp D Medical Do not attempt to service calibrate or repair this device Because your UA 787 monitor contains delicate high precision parts avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or humidity or to direct sunlight shock and dust A amp D Medical guarantees the accuracy of this device only when it is stored and used within the temperature and humidity ranges noted on Page E 15 Clean the monitor and cuff with adry soft cloth or acloth dampened with water and a mild detergent Never use alcohol benzene thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean monitor or cuff Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than six months PRECAUTIONS The UA 787 is designed to be used at home or
6. alls to its lowest levas during sleep Fluctuation within a day case 35 year old male E Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure S w N o x Q RA A S CA AR Q O TOO C SO amp ow amp S PLS KO gt In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 Or ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE E Assessing High Blood Pressure The following standards for assessing high blood pressure without regard to age have been established by the National Institutes of Health JNCVI Category Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg Optimal lt 120 lt 80 Normal lt 130 lt 85 High Normal 130 139 85 89 Hypertension Stage 1 140 159 90 99 Stage 2 160 179 100 109 Stage 3 2180 2110 E What Is Hypertension Hypertension high blood pressure is the diagnosis given when readings consistently rise above normal It is well Known that hypertension 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 E Can Hypertension Be Controlled In many individuals hypertension can be controlled by altering lifestyle and minimizing stress and by appropriate medication prescribed and monitored by your doctor The American Heart Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension E Don t smoke E Reduce salt and
7. e monitor TB 181 AC Adapter Specification Input AC 120V 60Hz Output DC 5V 500mA Polarity center positive 7 A E10 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 E 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 mMH lt g E What Affects Blood Pressure Blood pressure is affected by many factors age weight time of day activity leva climate altitude and season Certain activities can significantly alter ones blood pressure Walking can raise systolic pressure by 12 mmHg and diastolic pressure by 5 5 mmHg Sleeping can decrease systolic blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg Taking your blood pressure repeatedly without waiting an interval of 5 to 10 minutes between readings or without raising your arm to allow blood to flow back to the heart can also affect it In addition to these factors diet beverages containing caffeine or alcohol certain medications emotional stress and even tight fitting clothes can make a difference in the readings E What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure An individual s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season For hypersensitive individuals these variations are even more pronounced Normally blood pressure rises during work or play and f
8. econds 2 If you want to retrieve other measurements in memory press and quickly rdease the Memory M button repeatedly until the desired index number is reached eg n14 The measurement will then be displayed To dear the measurement history from memory press and hold the Memory M button for at least 3 seconds You will see the M symbol appear in the lower left corner of the display At the end of the process the M symbol will flash and disappear If there are no measurements in memory you will see the index number nO1 followed by a measurement of three O s displayed vertically Note Stored measurements will be lost if batteries become low or are removed In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 OE9 USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE The UA 787 has an AC adapter jack to allow you to supply power from an outlet in your home We recommend you use only the exclusive AC adapter Moda TB 181 to avoid potential damage to the monitor Please contact A amp D Medical at 1 888 726 9966 in Canada 1 800 463 5414 if you would like to purchase the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter to the monitor 1 Connect the AC adapter plug into the jack on the right side of the monitor 2 Gently insert the AC adapter plug into a 120V AC outlet Disconnecting the AC adapter from the monitor 1 Gently remove the AC adapter from the outlet 2 Then disconnect the plug from the jack of th
9. fat intake E Maintain proper weight E Have regular physical checkups E Exercise routinely E Monitor your blood pressure regularly E12 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 E Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home It is now well known that for many individuals blood pressure readings taken in a doctor s office or hospital setting might be ad evated as a result of apprehension and anxiety This response is commonly called white coat hypertension One way to determine whether this is the case for you is to take your home monitor to the doctor s office and before the doctor or nurse takes your pressure do it yoursaf on your home monitor and compare it to your home readings In any case saf measurement at home supplements the doctor s readings and provides a more accurate complete blood pressure history In addition clinical studies have shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressure at home E How Do I Record My Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure written first followed by aslash mark and the diastolic pressure For example 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic measurements are written as 120 80 Pulse is simply written with the letter P followed by the pulse rate P 72 for example Please see Page E 14 for the blood pressure record In Canada
10. in doctor s nurses office by those who are aghteen 18 years and older to monitor blood pressure systolic and diastolic and pulse rate LifteSource Your source for a lifetime of health Congratulations on purchasing a state of the art LifeSource blood pressure monitor one of the most technol ogi cally advanced monitors avail alle today Designed for ease of use and accuracy this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen Physidans agree that daily sd f monitoring of blood pressure IS an important step individuals can take to maintain cardiovascular health and prevent the serious consequences associated with undetected and untreated hypertension A amp D Medical has been manufacturing high quality healthcare products for over 20 years We are committed to providing you and your family with monitoring devices that provide the utmost in accuracy and convenience LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN 2 55 E 2 MONITOR COMPONENTS 20000 eee eeeees E 3 HOW UA 787 WORKS 000 e eee eee eres E 4 BEFORE YOU START 33453542 5sa0scanseseos eeeeus E 4 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE 2 0005 E 5 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE E 6 E 8 To WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT nuunuu E 8 ABOUT MEMORY 00 0c cece e eee eens E 9 D qp USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER E 10 ABOUT BLOO
11. ment p The pulse is not detected Try the measurement again Remain very still during the measurement Cor correctl y PUL DISPLAY ERROR E2 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 Memory Button Systolic Pressure LY Diastolic Pressure P Ego ILA ue DAI L gt K A Cre f AC Adapter Jack Air Connector Plug Ni Air Socket Battery Compartment Air Hose Battery Cover In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 QE HOW UA 787 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 non invasive blood pressure determination The tem oscillation refers to the measure of vilbrations 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 artery is fully blocked The inflation speed is maximized and the pressure leva is optimized by the device The monitor takes measurements while the cuff is both inflating and deflating This results in a faster measurement providing greater comfort to the user BEFORE YOU START T You must install 4 type AA 1 5 volt batteries or use the AC adapter see Pg E 10 for Using the Monitor with AC Adapter and attach the cuff to the monitor before
12. r smaller than 7 5 19 cm you will need to purchase the proper size cuff to ensure correct measurement If this is the case please call A amp D Medical at 1 888 726 9966 in Canada 1 800 463 5414 E Cuff Size Indicator On The Cuff Our cuff has an indicator which tals you whether you are using the correct cuff or not Place the cuff on your arm see Pg E 6 to learn how to put the cuff on correctly and if the Index Mark A points within the Proper Fit Range you are using the correct cuff If the Index points outside of the Proper Fit Range contact A amp D Medical at 1 888 726 9966 in Canada 1 800 463 5414 for a cuff reolacement INDEXA In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE i Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring US Redax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurement 35 Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm 35 Unless your physician recommends otherwise use left arm to measure pressure Now you are ready Follow these simple steps 1 Sit comfortably with your left arm resting on a flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart 2 Lay left am on the table with palm up Place the semi hard shell cuff on upper Hose arm with the tube facing downward and toward the inside of your arm Fasten cuff securdy with the hook and loop fastener strap 3 The cuff should be snug but not too tight You should be able to inser
13. t two fingers between the cuff and your arm 4 Press the START button Remain still and do not talk E6 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE iY 5 All display symbols appear briefly then the display changes as the measurement begins The cuff starts to inflate to the correct leva It is normal for the cuff to fed very tight Ct D Ci CI C i Note If you wish to stop inflation at any time press the START button again When inflation is complete deflation starts automatically and the blinks indicating that the measurement is in progress Once the pulse is detected the mark flashes with each pulse beat Note If an appropriate pressure is not obtained the device automatically starts to inflate again When the measurement is complete the systolic and diastolic pressure readings and pulse rate are displayed The cuff deflates and the monitor automatically shuts off after 45 seconds or you can turn it off by pressing the START button Remove cuff and make note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the Blood Pressure Record chart see Pg E 14 indicating the date and time of measurement 35 IMPORTANT Measure pressure at the same time each day In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 OE7 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE i Measurement with the desired systolic pressure If your systolic pressure is expected to exceed 230 mmHg follow
14. using To install batteries or replace them if the Low Battery symbol appears on display proceed as follows 1 Remove battery compartment cover by gently pushing down on arrow and sliding cover down 2 Put in top row of batteries first Place batteries in the compartment with positive and negative taeminds metching those indicated in the compartment Make sure the batteries make contact with the compartment termind s 3 Replace cover by sliding it into the compartment and gently pressing down E 4 T LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 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 a bow RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT ARNESIZE CUFF SIZE CUFF MODEL 7 5 14 2 19 36cm EasyCuff Feature UA 380 5 1 7 9 13 20cm Small Cuff UA 279 7 5 12 2 19 31cm Medium Cuff 11 8 17 7 30 45cm Large Cuff T he EasyCuff feature is a semi hard shell cuff which provides easy placement on your upper arm The UA 787 comes with the EasyCuff feature If arm circum ference is greater than 14 2 36 cm o
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