LifeSource UA-702 User's Manual
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1. 17 SPECIFICATIONS 55 18 D CONTACT INFORMATION 19 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Display Symbol MEASURING ERROR RE MEASURE LOW BATTERY ERROR PULSE ERROR EXHAUST SPEED FLASHING Cause Appears during measure ment blinks and beeps when pulse is detected Appears on display prior to and during measurement Blinks if there is air in cuff at power up Measurement begun but pressure is not sufficient for reading Battery voltage is too low for monitor to work properly Appears when blood pres sure cannot be measured accurately due to erratic pulse or noise interference Appears when pulse cannot be measured accurately Occurs when exhaust velocity rate is more than 8 mmHg No Display Symbol CUFF HOSE Recommended Action Remain still and refrain from talking measurement in progress Press exhaust button to release air Increase pressurization by 30 mmHg to 40 mmHg and repeat measurement Replace all batteries with new ones Exhaust air from cuff reap ply cuff properly power up again and repeat measure ment in quiet environment Exhaust air from cuff reapply cuff properly power up again and repeat measurement Adjust exhaust rate to 2 mmHg to 5 mmHg Check for correct ai2. 4 9 oz 140 g without batteries Blood pressure measurements determined by the UA 702 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 for electronic or automated sphygmomanometers LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 18 CONTACT INFORMATION 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 Nebulizers 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 www 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 www LifeSourceOnline com For Canada Residents please contact Auto Control Medical 6695 Millcreek Drive Unit 5 Mississauga Ontario L5N 5R8 Canada Auto Control Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 www autocontrol com 19 9 LifeSource
3. TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring Relax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurement 5 Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm 87 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 sur face so that the center of your upper arm is at the same height as your heart 2 Lay left arm on the table palm up and thread cuff end through metal loop smooth side against arm Then position the tube off center toward the inner side of arm in line with the little finger 3 Pull the end of the cuff to tight en it fold back the extra materi al and fasten securely The cuff should be snug but not too tight You should be able to insert two fingers between the cuff and your arm 1 CS IMPORTANT Measure pressure at the same time each day 7 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE US IMPORTANT Measure pressure at the same time each day 4 Press the POWER button 5 Watch for all display symbols to appear briefly followed by a zero indicating that monitor is ready for measurement m Uo o 6 Watch the display and squeeze the bulb quickly until cuff pressure reaches about 30 mmHg to 40 mmHg above expected systolic pressure To help you determine
4. Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 If You Need Assistance with the Set Up or Operation We Can Help Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at LifeSource Health Line 1 888 726 9966 Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 In Canada A specially trained representative will assist you A amp D Medical A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas CA 95035 www LifeSourceOnline com LifeSource is a trademark of A amp D Medical 2003 A amp D Medical All rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice I MAN 702 Printed in China 12 03
5. arrow and sliding cover forward 2 Put in top row of batteries first Place the batteries in compartment with positive and negative terminals matching those indicated in the compartment Be sure batteries make contact with compartment terminals 3 Replace cover by sliding it into the compartment and gently pressing into place 5 amp 0 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF 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 yields a measurement that is higher With your arm hanging at the side of your body measure the circumference of your upper arm at the midpoint between shoulder and elbow RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT ARMM CUFF SIZE CUFF MODEL 11 8 17 7 30 45 UA 281 CUFF HOSE BULB HOSE MONITOR AIR SOCKET gt _ PRESSURE AND PULSE DISPLAY SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC PULSE MEASURING POWER PRESS EXHAUST A RE MEASURE BATTERY LOW Err RE MEASURE POWER BUTTON The air connector is attached to the cuff and inflator bulb tubing Attach this into the back of the monitor When changing the cuff size the exhaust velocity may need to be adjusted see page 11 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 0 6
6. the correct inflation level the monitor is programmed to beep quickly three times at each of the four preset pressure levels 160 200 240 and 280 We recommend using the chart shown below to determine which preset measurement to use If the re measure symbol appears pressure is not sufficient for reading and measurement must be taken again Usual Systolic Inflate to Up to 130 131 170 211 250 280 NOTE Beeping sound may be difficult to hear due to its pitch Watch the display for the correct inflation level Be sure to completely deflate the cuff before use LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 8 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 7 Sit quietly during measurement Pressure values are displayed at left then right along with symbol blinks and beeps with pulse beat dha 170 I NOTE If you wish to stop inflation at any time press the exhaust valve to release air 8 Wait for the long beep indicating that the measurement is complete Your systolic pressure will appear on the left and your diastolic pressure on the right of the display screen alternating with pulse reading did 695 Te 9 Press exhaust valve to release the air from the cuff The monitor shuts off automatically in about two minutes or press POWER to shut off 9 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 4 10 Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pre
7. LifeSource Your source for a lifetime of health M Congratulations You have purchased a LifeSource state of the art blood pressure monitor one of the most technologically advanced yet easy to use products available in the marketplace today This LifeSource monitor is designed to make your daily regimen useful and convenient Physicians agree that daily self monitoring of blood pressure is an important way individuals can contribute to maintaining their cardiovascular health and preventing the serious consequences of hypertension left undiagnosed and untreated LifeSource has been manufacturing quality healthcare products for more than 20 years Rest assured that we are committed to providing you and your family with monitoring devices specifically designed for high accuracy and ease of use LifeSource your source for a lifetime of health LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN 3 MONITOR COMPONENTS 4 HOW 702 WORKS 5 BEFORE YOU START 5 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF 6 Q TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE 7 10 CHECK ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY 11 12 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE 13 15 BLOOD PRESSURE 16 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
8. e 1 888 726 9966 CHECK ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY 4 Watch the display screen As pressure automatically decreases diastolic numbers should decline in increments of 2 to 5 mmHg 03 If the exhaust velocity range is not within 2 to 5 mmHg make the following adjustment with the unit turned off 1 The adjustment screw is located on the exhaust valve attached to the inflator bulb It is covered by a thin grey protection cap with a hole in the center To remove and discard the cap you do not need to replace it insert the end of a paper clip and lift off to see the the gold adjustment screw underneath 2 Using a small screwdriver rotate the adjustment screw about 45 degrees clockwise to raise the rate or counterclockwise to lower the rate NOTE This adjustment is very sensitive Turn screw very gradually 3 Repeat the test until the exhaust velocity is between 2 to 5 mmHg NOTE Once the monitor is adjusted to a new cuff size further adjust ments should not be required unless cuff size is changed again LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 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 i
9. emove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than six months PRECAUTIONS UA 702 is designed to be used at home by those who are eighteen 18 years and older to monitor blood pressure systolic and diastolic and pulse rate This monitor is not designed to measure the blood pressure of people with common arrhythmias such as atrial or ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation It is not designed for ambulatory use 17 9 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 SPECIFICATIONS IYD ees bee Oscillometric Display Digital 10 mm character height Pressure pulse displayed alternately Measurement range Pressure 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg Pulse 40 pulses to 200 pulses minute Accuracy Pressure 3 mmHg or 2 whichever is greater Pulse 5 Pressurization Manual by inflator bulb Depressurization Constant air release valve system Deflation Hand held push button Power source 4 type AA 1 5 volt alkaline batteries not included Battery life Approximately 6 months with 3 daily measurements Operating environment 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Less than 85 relative humidity Storage environment 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Less than 95 relative humidity Dimensions Length 4 1 105 mm Width 5 3 135 mm Height 1 7 44 mm Weight
10. or the blood pressure record 15 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 LifeSource EA oe eas BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD Age Weight DATE SYS DIA PULSE SYS DIA PULSE 9 EXAMPLE LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 16 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 13 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 05 Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings Should a mechanical problem occur contact LifeSource US Do not attempt to service calibrate or repair this device 05 Because your UA 702 monitor contains delicate high precision parts avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or humidity or to direct sunlight shock and dust LifeSource guarantees the accuracy of this device only when it is stored and used within the temperature and humidity ranges noted on page 18 05 Clean the monitor and cuff with a dry soft cloth or a cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent Never use alcohol benzene thinner or other harsh chemicals to clean monitor or cuff R
11. r con nector Make sure air con nector is inserted correctly into the hoses and monitor BULB HOSE MONITOR LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 MONITOR COMPONENTS AIR poet SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC PULSE MEASURING POWER MI PRESS EXHAUST gt A RE MEASURE BATTERY LOW RE MEASURE PRESSURE AND PULSE DISPLAY POWER BUTTON AIR CONNECTOR INFLATOR BULB EXHAUST VALVE AND ADJUSTMENT SCREW BATTERY COMPARTMENT LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 4 HOW 702 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 The cuff is first inflated until the artery is fully occluded Then the monitor takes measurements while the cuff deflates Our monitors exam ine the pulsatile pressure generated by the arterial wall as it expands and contracts against the cuff with each heartbeat BEFORE YOU START You must install 4 type AA 1 5 volt batteries and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it 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
12. s affected by many factors age weight time of day activity level climate altitude and season Certain activities can significantly alter 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 at least 3 minutes between readings can also affect it In addition to these factors beverages containing caffeine or alcohol certain medications emotional stress and even tight fitting clothes can make a difference in the readings What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure An individual s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season In hypersensitive individuals these variations are even more pronounced Normally blood pres sure rises during work or play and falls to its lowest levels during sleep Fluctuation within day case 35 year old male 200 Systolic Blood 150 Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure 2 13 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE m Assessing High Blood Pressure The following standards for assessing high blood pressure without regard to age have been established as a guideline BP Classification Systolic mmHg Diastolic mmHg 920 and lt 80 Prehypertension 120 139 80 89 or Stage Hypertension 140 159 or 90 99 Stage 2 Hyper
13. ssure and pulse rate on the chart see page 16 indicating date and time of measurement We advise that you record the date and time after each measure ment because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on single or sporadic readings but on a pattern over time NOTE If you wish to take your blood pressure again relax and wait 5 10 minutes to enable the flow of blood in the arm to return to normal There is no need to wait if someone else wishes to use the monitor LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 10 CHECK ADJUST EXHAUST VELOCITY Exhaust velocity is the rate at which the air pressure in the cuff deflates during the course of measurement It is preset at the factory and generally does not need any further adjustment NOTE The exhaust rate of your monitor was preset and tested at the factory to ensure proper measurement The rate set is dependent on cuff size not arm size If using a cuff other than the one shipped with the unit you may need to adjust the exhaust velocity rate To check the exhaust velocity rate proceed as follows 1 Put on the arm cuff 2 Press the POWER button 1 The unit will begin taking a reading 3 When zero appears inflate the cuff by squeezing the handheld inflator bulb BULB Pump it until it shows a pressure level _ 40 mmHg higher than your usual systolic measurement EXHAUST VALVE INFLATOR BULB 11 E LifeSource Health Line Toll Fre
14. t be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety This response is commonly called white coat hyperten sion One way to determine whether this is the case for ou is to take your home monitor to the 6061015 office and the doctor or nurse takes your pressure do it your self on your home monitor and compare it to your record of home readings In any case self measurement at home supplements your doctors readings and provides 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 m Keys to Successful penn ene Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day We recom mend that you are consistent in your daily measurement routine e Measure at the same time every day e Sit in the same chair position Relax for 5 minutes before measurement e Sit still during measurement no talking eating or sud den movements e Record your measurement in a logbook How Do Record My Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the sys tolic pressure written ie fol owed by a slash 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 16 f
15. tension 160 or 100 SOURCE The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure National Heart Lung and Blood Institute May 2003 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 Those who fall within the Prehypertensive range are more likely to develop hypertension in the future 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 Don t smoke Have regular physical Reduce salt and fat intake checkups Maintain proper weight Monitor your blood Exercise routinely pressure at periodic intervals LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 14 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home It is now well known that for many individuals blood pres sure readings taken in a doctor s office or hospital setting migh
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