Casio BP-1MY-1 User's Manual
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1. 22 0 21 0 20 0 19 0 18 0 17 0 16 0 15 0 14 0 BLOOD PRESSURE Unit kPa 13 0 12 0 11 0 10 0 9 0 8 0 7 0 6 0 IRI Pulse tax Notes2. 11 8 High Normal 12 0 to 12 5 Subgroup Borderline 12 0 to 13 2 Grade 1 Hypertension mild 13 3 to 14 5 Grade 2 Hypertension moderate 14 6 or greater Grade 3 Hypertension severe e When diastolic blood pressure is up to S0mmHg systolic blood pressure greater than 140mmHg is classified as Isolated Systolic Hypertension while systolic blood pressure within the range of 140 to 149mmHg is classified as Subgroup Borderline Isolated Systolic Hypertension 140 or greater Borderline Subgroup Isolated Systolic Hypertension Hypertension Systolic Blood Pressure kPa 18 6 or greater 18 6 to 19 8 Diastolic Blood Up to 12 0 Borderline Subgroup Isolated Isolated Systolic Pressure kPa P Systolic Hypertension Hypertension Why is high blood pressure a cause for concern As its name implies high blood pressure causes arteries to be exposed to high pressure and can cause lesions in the arteries that supply blood to brain heart liver and other vital organs Left untreated high blood pressure can lead to loss of heart function hardening of the arteries and a host of other problems like those described below e Aneurysms in the brain s blood vessels which can lead to stroke e Enlargement of the heart which can lead to heart failure e Narrowing of blood vessels in the kidney which can lead to kidney failure Premature hardening of the arteries throug
3. Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure ise 33 tob 30 t P B Pulse Rate kPa mmHg wn El Press the F button to turn off the Base Unit a gt Q e An Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off the Base Unit if you leave it on for about three minutes Note e Avoid taking too many consecutive measurements with the Base Unit Pressure from the Base Unit cuff can cut off circulation in your arm and cause incorrect readings Remove the cuff and wait a while before taking another reading Correct readings are impossible when diastolic blood pressure is greater than 180mmHg Re inflation If the Base Unit determines that pressure in insufficient during a measurement operation it automatically re inflates the cuff Re inflation may also be performed if you move or talk or if there is excessive noise or another type of disturbance during a measurement procedure e Note that positioning the cuff so its air tube underneath your arm especially when your arm is pressing down on the tube can cause noise This can lead to re inflate or even make proper measurement impossible BP 1MY 6 Stopping a Measurement To stop an ongoing measurement operation press the HME button This causes the Base Unit to deflate the cuff and then go into standby Pressing the 24 button also causes the Base Unit to deflate the cuff and turn off PRECAUTIONS DURING USE Do not leave the Base Unit in areas exposed
4. spend in transit and storage the original batteries may not provide the service life indicated below Should batteries ever leak immediately wipe the fluid from inside the battery compartment taking care not to get any on your skin Keep batteries out of the reach of small children If a battery is accidentally swallowed immediately contact a physician Leaving old batteries in the Base Unit can cause unexpected problems Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the regulations and laws in your particular country or area Battery Life You can expect approximately 300 measurements from a fresh set of AA size alkaline batteries LR6 Loading Batteries El Pressing down on the YW part of the battery compartment cover slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow e Remove the old batteries if there are any To close 4 Toopen Press here and slide Bi Making sure that their and ends are oriented correctly load the new batteries into the battery compartment BP 1MY 4 E Slide the battery compartment cover back into place to close it e f display contents appear abnormal after you load batteries remove the batteries wait for about two or three seconds and then reload them AFFIXING THE CUFF TO YOUR ARM e Affix the cuff to your arm so it is in contact with bare skin e f you are wearing clothing made of thick material such as a sweater it is better to remove the thick clot
5. the cuff is eliminated e Take care that you do not over tighten Fastening tape the cuff 7 2 e Leaving space between the cuff and your arm can cause over inflation and apply very strong pressure to your arm It can also interfere with proper measurement BP 1MY 5 EJ With your hand open and the palm facing upwards place your elbow on a table or other surface so the center of the cuff is at about height as your heart e f the center of the cuff is too low try putting a towel or cushion under your elbow e Make sure that the air tube does not pass under your arm Yes No BLOOD PRESSURE UNITS The Base Unit can display blood pressure in units of kPa or mmHg In the case of kPa the Base Unit actually measures using mmHg units and then converts the results to kPa e The initial factory default blood pressure unit is kPa The unit also returns to kPa whenever you replace Base Unit batteries To specify the blood pressure unit While the Base Unit is turned off hold down its i button for about three seconds and then release the button The Base Unit will perform its zero reset procedure and then display the standby screen with the currently selected blood pressure unit indicated at the top kPa mmHg kPa mmHg 9 4 9 a kPa mmHg 9 4 4 ca 888 888 e The above procedure toggles the blood pressure unit between kPa and mmHg The blood pressure unit you select remains selected
6. BP 1MY GETTING ACQUAINTED Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product Be sure you read this User s Guide before trying to operate it To ensure your personal safety make you pay particular attention to the section titled SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Note Keep this User s Guide in a safe place for future reference e This Blood Pressure Monitor Base Unit is designed for taking accurate blood pressure readings at home or some other fixed location It displays systolic and diastolic blood pressure values and pulse rate BPM It is also used for setting basic data on the Blood Pressure Monitor Watch BP 1B Series See the Module No 2420 User s Guide for full details about setting the Watch s basic data All mentions of Base Unit in this manual refer to the CASIO Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Base Unit BP 1MY and Watch refers to the CASIO Blood Pressure Monitor Watch BP 1B Series SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning e Self diagnosis of your physical condition based on the measurement results of the Base Unit is extremely dangerous Make sure you always consult your physician concerning your physical condition e Do not use a mobile phone or other device that emits radio waves in the vicinity of the Base Unit while taking blood pressure readings Do not take blood pressure readings in the vicinity of a TV microwave oven etc Doing so can produce incorrect readings Never use the Base Unit for any other purpose other
7. e Base Unit e Is the cuff s plug connected correctly to the Check the plug for proper connection the cuff e Is there a hole in the cuff Contact the store or dealer where you purchased the Base Unit about replacing If the actions recommended above do not correct your problem the Base Unit itself may be malfunctioning In this case contact the store or dealer where you purchased the Base Unit BP 1MY 7 k 3A 5 ER Blood Pressure Record TARSRED Z amp 484 8 HL EMA Make extra copies for future use j Name EH 8B Y Date j Notes Example rtc A En BR Systolic Values USF SRI RE Diastolic Values MB ECS Blood Pressure Record A Date fe Time 250 240 230 220 210 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 L 28 437 mmHg 120 BLOOD PRESSURE Unit mmHg IR Pulse fast Notes jt Name A Date fiiit Notes i Example roc in RR Systolic Values OAIR Diastoli Values 31 Date B Time 33 0 32 0 31 0 30 0 29 0 28 0 27 0 26 0 25 0 24 0 23 0
8. e Base Unit or a hole in the cuff e Tighten the cuff so there is e The cuff is too loose on the no space between your arm arm and the cuff e If there is air leaking from the cuff because it is old or it has a hole in it replace the cuff with a new one Ere DM e DNB value is too low e Do not move or speak Noise due to body while measurement is in movement progress e The cuff is too loose on the e Make sure the air tube is arm not under your arm e Tighten the cuff so there is no space between your arm and the cuff Err 44 0 Increase in cuff pressure e Take care so no pressure kPa due to body movement is applied to the cuff while Fer 338 measurement is in mmHg progress The appearance of the low battery indicator shown below causes the Base Unit to cancel any ongoing measurement or communication operation and wait for further button operation Indicator Cause Action toa e Battery power is low Replace the Base Unit batteries TROUBLESHOOTING Check the points noted below whenever you experience operational problems with the Base Unit Problem What to Check and What to Do Nothing happens when you press the BiH button new ones e Is battery power low Replace the batteries with a full set of Are batteries loaded correctly Check to make sure that batteries are loaded correctly Inflation is performed but the cuff does not inflat
9. e taking a reading First of all try to relax Take five or six deep cleansing breaths Also note the following pointers Take readings in a quiet location Select a comfortable location that is free of loud noise and vibration and is neither overly hot nor cold A temperature of about 20 C is best Take readings while you are calm Avoid times when you are worried or otherwise emotionally upset and after eating exercise or drinking coffee Maintain good posture during readings Keep your arm and wrist at about the same height as your heart It is also important to be free if tension Take readings at the same time everyday Remember that blood pressure is constantly changing Try to take your readings at the same time each day BP 1MY 3 Why are values produced by readings take at home GENERAL GUIDE different from values produced when my doctor takes readings Infrared Port Slight tension caused by a visit to the doctor or a hospital can cause blood pressure readings taken there to be a bit higher This of course assumes that you are following the correct procedures when taking your readings at home It could be due to a condition called white coat hypertension White coat hypertension is a condition caused by the atmosphere that is present in a hospital It is an emotional condition and does not indicate a physical problem It is important to be relaxed while taking a blood pressure reading JURE Swi
10. even if you turn off the Base Unit TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE READING Make sure you are relaxed before starting the measurement procedure Do not move your arm or the rest of your body while a measurement is in progress El Put the cuff on your arm and set the JIn amp 1 amp switch to the estimated upper limit of your systolic high blood pressure value 150 180 210 mmHg 20 24 28 kPa e If you think your systolic blood pressure is around 17 3kPa 130mmHg you should select 20 0kPa 150mmHg as the HIE setting H Press the button to turn on the Base Unit e Release the M button right away after you depress it Do not hold the button down for more than about a second e Pressing the amp amp iB button again turns off power All segments appear momentarily kPa mmHg 9 4 4 2 88888 Flashes Measurement will not start if you press the HME button while this indicator is flashing Fl Press the JE button e This starts inflation of the cuff and displays the pressure value Measurement starting e During measurement the indicator flashes on the display to indicate that the pulse is being detected The indicator stops flashing and remains on the display as long as the pulse rate is displayed after measurement is complete E After measurement is complete the displays alternates between the Systolic and diastolic blood pressure values and the pulse rate
11. hing than to roll up the sleeve El Insert the plug of the cuff into the Base Unit e Make sure you insert the plug as far as it will go Connector El Widen the opening of the cuff and then slip it over your left arm The cuff material should form a loop with the end of the material passing through the oblong metal ring Pull the end of the material through the ring so the cuff is snug on your arm double it back against the ring and secure it in place with the fastening tape There should be about one or two centimeters between the edge of the cuff and your elbow joint T The cuff should not be touching your elbow joint Your hand should be open palm facing upwards ee Position the cuff so the air tube is located at the top of your biceps e The tube should align approximately with your middle finger If the end of the material is accidentally pulled out from n the metal ring insert it back AA in making sure that the fastening tape is facing outward e Always have the cuff on your left arm whenever taking readings for the purpose of setting the Watch s basic data If you are simply taking readings with the Base Unit only however you can have the cuff on your right arm E Pull on the end of the cuff material until the cuff is snug on your arm and use the fastening tape to secure it in place Tighten the cuff until all of the open space between your arm and
12. hout the body especially those in the heart brain and kidneys which can lead to heart attack stroke or kidney failure Diastolic Blood Pressure mmHg Up to 90 What does low blood pressure indicate Some symptoms of low blood pressure are chronic fatigue dizziness shoulder stiffness palpitation of the heart and shortness of breath Be sure to contact your physician if you suffer from any of these symptoms Monitoring Blood Pressure Levels on Your Own When is the best time to take readings You should take readings during which you are most relaxed and stable It is also important to take readings at the same times everyday every morning noon and night for example Of course you can also take readings at any other time you wish but the important thing is to take blood pressure readings an integral part of your overall health control activities Be sure to keep records Your blood pressure will fluctuate with changes in your physical condition and even the weather Because of this you should keep a record that includes not only measured values but also information about your physical condition and surrounding conditions Try making it your goal to build an entire year of daily records e You can make copies of the Blood Pressure Record at the back of this manual and use them to keep track of changes in your blood pressure and pulse measurements Is there anything should do befor
13. ion as well as stress due to your emotional state worry etc e A blood pressure reading can also be affected by your posture when the reading is taken Normally your blood pressure will be lower if you are sitting instead of standing e Temperature and humidity can also affect blood pressure Normally winter blood pressure readings tend to be higher than summer readings Definitions and Classification of Blood Pressure Levels Though the general rule of thumb for normal systolic maximum value blood pressure is your current age plus 90mmHg this is not always necessarily true The following chart shows some general guidelines for blood pressure values e The following tables show classifications for hypertension high blood pressure according to the World Health Organization WHO and the International Society on Hypertension ISH 1999 Diastolic Blood Systolic Blood Pressure mmHg P H 140 to 159 ressure mmHg Up to 120 120 to 129130 to 139 160 to 179 180 or 140 to 149 greater 80 to 84 Normal 85 to 89 High Normal 90 to 94 Subgroup Borderline 90 to 99 Grade 1 Hypertension mild 100 to 109 Grade 2 Hypertension moderate 110 or greater Grade 3 Hypertension severe Diastolic Blood Systolic Blood Pressure kPa P KP 18 6 to 21 2 ressure KPa 401601600 17 2h7 3 to 18 21 3 to 23 8 18 6 to 19 8 Upto10 6 oco 10 6 to 11 2 Normal 11 3 to
14. ly two blood pressure values systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure Systolic blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood when the heart contracts causing artery walls to expand Diastolic blood pressure on the other hand is the pressure exerted by the blood when the heart expands and artery walls return to their original shapes What causes blood pressure to change A variety of different factors can cause a change in blood pressure including age climate emotional stress gender living environment and basic diet e Average systolic blood pressure tends to rise with age due to natural loss of elasticity in arterial walls BP 1MY 2 e Your blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day Normally it is at its highest shortly after you awake in the morning and it reaches its lowest level some time while you are asleep A fluctuation between maximum and minimum systolic blood pressure levels of about 20mmHg is considered normal Eiamh Blood Pressure Fluctuation During the Day Example 213 160 4 18 6 1407 16 0 1207 13 3 1007 106 80 80 604 Sleeping 53 40 Time 12 18 24 6 12 Bevan Honour amp Stott Clin Sci 1969 36 329 344 The above is upper arm blood pressure data A rise in blood pressure can be caused by physical exercise drinking coffee or tea smoking the need to urinate and other factors e Blood pressure is also affected by your physical condit
15. ment reading Left undetected and untreated high blood pressure can often lead to more serious life threatening illness All of this means that daily blood pressure readings for the purpose of detecting early warning signs from our bodies are an essential part of any comprehensive personal health management program The CASIO Blood Pressure Monitor Watch and Base Unit make it possible for you to take quick and easy blood pressure readings at home and while you are out Together they provide you with essential blood pressure data throughout the day At home While you are out O Base Unit Base Unit The Base Unit is a cuff type digital blood pressure monitor that measures your systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as your pulse rate It is also used for setting basic data on the Watch Watch This Watch measures blood pressure using a fingertip pulse wave detection system After you use the Base Unit to measure your basic data and send it to the Watch you can use the Watch to take readings without applying pressure to your upper arm Simply place your finger onto the Watch s sensor and your blood pressure and pulse rate appear in a few moments The Story of Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure Blood pressure represents the change in pressure against the interior of artery walls which is caused by blood being sent through the circulatory system by each beat of the heart There are actual
16. r this indicator appears e This indicator also appears if batteries are loaded with the and ends facing in the wrong directions 6 Measured value Shows systolic and diastolic blood pressure values and pulse rate BPM C Blood pressure unit The Base Unit can display blood pressure in units of kPa or mmHg See BLOOD PRESSURE UNITS for more information Sample Displays kPa Diastolic Blood Pressure aa _F 65 Systolic Blood Pressure Pulse Rate mmHg Diastolic Blood Pressure mmHg Y ico 0 P 55 Systolic Blood Pressure Pulse Rate e Most of the display illustrations in this manual use kPa the factory default unit as the blood pressure measurement unit BATTERIES Power Requirements e The Base Unit is powered by four AA size batteries Use of batteries recommended by CASIO or their equivalents is recommended Important e Replace batteries as soon as possible after the low battery indicator r4 appears on the display e Make sure that the and ends of the batteries are oriented correctly when you load them e Never mix new batteries with old ones e Never mix batteries of different types e Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan to use it for a long time The original batteries that come with the Base Unit are not rechargeable Never try to charge them The original batteries that come with the Base Unit are loaded at the factory before shipment Because of time
17. rement pressure Display Healthy Walking Tips The display shows blood pressure and pulse rate values Keep your gaze on the ground Keep Mani Kas apriga and Display Contents i i ointed straight ahead relatively far in ORO I OUS d d Data communication indicator Inflation indicator Keep your chest out Pulse indicator Deflation indicator and your back straight Keep your chin in Blood pressure mmHg 4 4 f Low battery unit N E indicator P J Walk briskly in a straight line Let your arms swing Measured value ane forward and back Pulse indicator WY Flashes when a pulse is detected Lower your foot to Stops flashing and remains on the display as long as the pulse rate is the ground heel first Take long strides displayed after measurement is complete Data communication indicator Other things to remember when exercising Indicates that data is being sent to the Watch e Keep it brisk but don t overdo it e Don t forget to warm up and cool down G Inflation indicator PP e Be sure to drink water to replenish lost fluids Flashes when the cuff is being inflated e Try to stick to indoor exercises on very hot or very cold days Deflation indicator Important Flashes when the cuff is being deflated e Always consult with your physician before undertaking any physical Low battery indicator exercise Program Indicates that batteries are low Replace batteries as soon as possible afte
18. tch H Button Controlling Blood Pressure Daily Life How you live your daily life is an important factor in achieving good blood pressure Improved living habits and patterns can actually decrease the chance of high blood pressure The first step on the road to proper living is eliminating overexertion and stress The following are some proven tips for developing good living habits and O lnfrared Port enjoying the benefits of good blood pressure This port is used when transferring data from the Base Unit to the e Reduce salt intake Watch Go to bed early and get up early e See the User s Guide that comes with the Watch for information about e Eat regular meals every morning noon and night setting basic data e Get enough sleep e Set aside enough time for yourself in order to get some stress relief Q IIS Switch e Try to achieve a balance between your mental and physical well Use this switch to set the maximum estimated systolic pressure value being ik Button Press this button to toggle power on and off Exercise Proper exercise plays an important role in controlling blood pressure mez Button The accent here is on the word proper because the wrong type of Press this button to start measurement exercise can actually do more harm than good Aerobic exercise such Pressing this button while measurement is in progress stops the as walking at a comfortable pace is the best for controlling blood measu
19. than taking blood pressure readings Do not use the Base Unit to measure the blood pressure of young children Never try to take the Base Unit or cuff apart and never modify them in any way Doing so can lead to malfunction of the Base Unit and other serious problems Batteries Incorrect use of batteries can cause corrosive fluid to leak from them and creates the risk of fire and personal injury due to exploding batteries To avoid such problems make sure you carefully observe the following battery guidelines e Always make sure that the polarity of batteries is correct when you load them e Never mix new batteries with old ones e Never mix batteries of different types e Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan to use it for a long time Use only the batteries that are specifically recommended for the Base Unit Take care when using your fingernail to remove batteries from the battery compartment Pulling on batteries can cause long nails to break Handling e Do not use the Base Unit if it appears to be malfunctioning damaged etc BP 1MY 1 KEEPING ATTUNED TO YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE LEVELS Your blood pressure is like a constant message from your body Monitoring your blood pressure provides you with vital feedback about your current physical condition High blood pressure for example often shows no symptoms of its own and so except for an abnormally high measure
20. to direct sunlight or near a heater Do not expose the Base Unit to severe vibration or impact To clean the exterior of the Base Unit wipe it with a dry cloth or with a cloth moistened with a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent Wring all excess liquid from the cloth before wiping Never use thinner benzene or other volatile agents for cleaning Doing so can discolor or damage the case Do not submerse the cuff in water or launder it Be sure to remove the batteries from the Base Unit if you do not plan to use it for a long time Recording Blood Pressure Readings You can make copies of the Blood Pressure Record at the back of this manual and use them to keep track of changes in your blood pressure and pulse measurements ERROR MESSAGES CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD assumes no responsibility for any loss or any claims by third parties that may arise through the use of the Base Unit When any of the errors described below occurs the Base Unit deflates the cuff and then waits for further button operation or data communication with the Watch Message Cause Action Ere G1 e The Base Unit cannot Do not move or speak detect a suitable pulse while measurement is in rogress Ere fe e IE setting is too low Maka sure the air tube is e Noise due to body not under your arm movement Err G3 e The cuff is not connected Check the air tube connec to the Base Unit properly tion to th
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