A&D UA-704 User's Manual
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1. Your source for a lifetime of health _ aia oe BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD Age Weight DATE AM SYS DIA PULSE PM SYS DIA PULSE P69 6 30 128 87 7 63 In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 E 13 S TROUBLESHOOTING Probable cause Display is blank even when the power is turned on The device will not measure Readings are too high or too low Battery is drained Replace with a new battery Battery terminals are Place the battery with not in the correct negative and positive position terminals matching those indicated in the battery compartment The cuff is not Fasten the cuff correctly fastened properly You moved your arm Make sure you remain very or body during the still and quiet during the measurement measurement Adjust the cuff position Raise your hand so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart You are wearing the See Pg E 5 Selecting the wrong cuff size Correct Cuff See Pg E 12 Keys to Successful Monitoring The cuff position is not correct The blood pressure reading is different from that measured at a clinic or doctor s Remove the battery office Place back in correctly and try the measurement again Cuff will not inflate Check air tube connection inside battery cover NOTE If the actions described above do not solve the problem contact A amp D Medical or Auto Control Medical at the numbers listed at the bottom of2. mE What Affects Blood Pressure Blood pressure is 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 mE What Causes Variations In Blood Pressure An individuals blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season In hypersensitive individuals these variations are even more pronounced Normally blood ressure rises during work or play and falls to its lowest evels during sleep Fluctuation within a day case 35 year old male Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure E 10 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 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 or r Stage 1 Hypertension 140 159 90 99 Stage 2 Hypertension 2160 O 2100 SOURCE The Seventh Report o
3. Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE o 12 Remove cuff and make a note of your blood pressure and pulse rate on the chart see page E 13 indicating date and time of measurement Additional logbook charts can be downloaded and printed for free at www lifesourceonline com or www autocontrol com We advise that you record the date and time after each measurement because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on single or sporadic readings but on a pattern over time NOTE Allow at least three minutes between measurements on the same person WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT i The UA 704 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 heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement It is important that you relax remain still and refrain from talking during measurements NOTE We recommend contacting your physician if you see this D symbol frequently In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 O E 9 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE mE 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
4. off monitor 2 Place the battery in compartment with positive and negative terminals matching those indicated in the compartment Be sure battery makes contact with compartment terminals 3 Replace cover by sliding it into the compartment and gently pressing into place NOTE Do not pull or remove air tubes from monitor E 4 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 CUFF SIZE CUFF MODEL 7 5 14 2 19 36 cm Medium EasyCuff Feature UA 380 NOTE The LifeSource small cuff is not compatible with the UA 704 monitor E Cuff Size Indicator On The Cuff Our cuff has an indicator which tells you whether you are using the correct cuff size or not Place the cuff on your arm see Page 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 size 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 replacement at an additional cos
5. sesesecsoooooosoeoeoooo E 14 SPECIFICATIONS 6 36 ede ieee set Gos ev dete ewe ees E 15 D CONTACT INFORMATION eesessosecooseoeoooo E 16 Jd In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Condition Cause ap Appears during measurement blinks when MEASURING pulse is detected Appears on display prior to and during measurement DEFLATE Blinks if there is air in cuff at power up AN Cuff needs to be inflated for proper measurement INFLATE An irregular heartbeat or D body movement may have IRREGULAR occurred Refer to page E 9 HEARTBEAT for more information on irregular heartbeats Recommended Action Remain still and refrain from talking measurement in progress Press exhaust button to release air Inflate cuff 30 to 40 mmHg above your normal systolic pressure Take measurement again and consult with your physician r A The monitor is using a fully FULL BATTERY charged battery a ea is low when it LOW BATTERY Ai Unstable blood pressure due to movement during the measurement The systolic and diastolic values are within 10 mmHg of each other The pressure value did not increase during inflation The cuff is not fastened correctly Replace the battery with new one when the indicator blinks Try measurement again Remain very still during the measurement Fasten the cuff correctly and try the measurement again Ear The pulse is not detected Try the meas
6. these pages Do not attempt to repair the device yourself E 14 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 SPECIFICATIONS S Measurement range Accuracy Pressurization Depressurization Deflation Power source Battery life Operating environment Storage environment Dimensions Weight UA 704 Oscillometric Digital 10 mm character height Pressure pulse displayed alternately Pressure 20 mmHg to 280 mmHg Pulse 40 pulses to 200 pulses minute Pressure 3 mmHg or 2 whichever is greater Pulse 5 Manually by inflator bulb Constant air release valve system Hand held push button 1 AA battery 1 5 volt included Approximately 2 000 measurements 0 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Less than 85 relative humidity 4 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Less than 95 relative humidity Length 3 9 100 mm Width 1 2 31 mm Height 2 0 51 mm 2 6 oz 73 g without battery Blood pressure measurements determined by the UA 704 are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff stethoscope auscultation method within the limits prescribed by the ANSI AAMI SP 10 standard for electronic or automated sphygmomanometers In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 E 15 A CONTACT INFORMATION d IMPORTANT Our products are designed and manufactur
7. Lifesource Your source for a lifetime of health I Please remember that only a medical practitioner is qualified to interpret your blood pressure measurements Use of this Mini Manual Inflate device should not replace regular medical examinations 5 Have your physician review your procedure for using this Blood Pressure Monitor device He or she will want to verify blood pressure measurements before prescribing or adjusting medications f Consult your physician if you have any doubt about your readings Should a mechanical problem occur contact A amp D Medical I Do not attempt to service calibrate or repair this device 3 Because your UA 704 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 f 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 I Remove and replace battery if monitor is not used for more than six months PRECAUTIONS The UA 704 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 It is not designed for ambulatory use IMPORTANT INFORMA
8. TION S Please read this important information before using your monitor Trilingual Instruction Guide MODEL UA 704 LifeSource Your source for a lifetime of health Congratulations on purchasing a state of the art LifeSource blood pressure monitor one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today Designed for ease of use and accuracy this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen Physicians agree that daily self 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 eee ceccee E 2 MONITOR COMPONENTS ccccccccccccces E 3 HOW UA 704 WORKS 2 cece ccc c cece cccves E 4 BEFORE YOU START 2 62 beet eta eh ct ees eee es E 4 SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF 2 ce ccccccvcee E 5 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE E 6 E 9 ey WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT 206 E 9 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE 22eee0e E 10 E 12 BLOOD PRESSURE RECORD cc ccceccccvce E 13 S TROUBLESHOOTING
9. ed using the latest If You Need Assistance with the Set Up or Operation scientific and technological methods and offer accurate easy to use home monitoring and treatment options Our full me We Can Help product line includes Aneroid Blood Pressure Kits Please call us FIRST before contacting your retailer at Blood Pressure Cuffs Digital Blood Pressure Monitors Digital Thermometers LifeSource Health Line Heart Rate Monitors eaii Scales 1 888 726 9966 Toll Free Stethoscopes This LifeSource blood pressure product is covered by a Lifetime l 800 463 54 l 4 In Ca nada Warranty See warranty card for details Visit our web site at www LifeSourceOnline com A specially trained representative will assist you for warranty registration For more information regarding use care or servicing of your blood pressure monitor contact A amp D B A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas CA 95035 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 A division of A amp D Engineering Inc www LifeSourceOnline com 1555 McCandless Drive For Canada Residents please contact Milpitas CA 95035 Auto Control Medical www LifeSourceOnline com 6695 Millcreek Drive Unit 5 Mississauga Ontario LifeSource is a trademark of A amp D Medical L5N 5R8 Canada ee ae Auto Control Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 A www autocontrol com E 16 I MAN 704 Printed in China 02 04
10. f the Joint National Committee on Prevention Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure National Heart Lung and Blood Institute May 2003 m 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 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 Have regular physical E Reduce salt and fat intake checkups E Maintain proper weight E Monitor your blood E Exercise routinely pressure at periodic intervals In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 E 11 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE m 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 elevated as a result of a ehension and anxiety This response is commonly cal
11. led 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 yourself 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 a more accurate complete blood E ion 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 Keys to Successful Monitoring Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day We recommend that you are consistent in your daily measurement routine e Measure at the same time every day e Sit in the same chair position e Relax for 5 minutes before measurement e Sit still during measurement no talking eating or sudden movements e Record your measurement in a logbook m How Do Record My Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are typically recorded with the systolic pressure written first followed 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 es rate P 72 for example Please see Page E 13 for the lood pressure record E 1 20 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 LifesSource
12. press on the cuff while holding the exhaust valve to release all the air in the cuff 7 When A mark is displayed begin cuff inflation by squeezing the inflator bulb repeatedly 8 Stop squeezing the inflator bulb when A mark disappears or until cuff pressure reaches about 30 mmHg to 40 mmHg above expected systolic pressure If inflating to a level above your expected systolic pressure we recommend using the chart shown below to determine your inflation level Usual Systolic Inflate to Up to 130 131 170 211 250 280 In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 E 7 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE wey 9 When the correct pressurization has been reached the automatic exhaust mechanism will gradually reduce the pressure in the cuff Sit quietly during measurement The symbol will blink with your pulse beat Wa CURRENT CUFF PRESSURE LL NOTE Exhaust rate cannot be adjusted during measurement If you wish to stop inflation at any time press the exhaust valve to release the pressure in the cuff 10 When V is flashing 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 rate reading 11 Press the exhaust valve to release the excess air from the cuff The monitor shuts off automatically in about 30 seconds You can also press START button to shut off the monitor E 8 O LifeSource
13. t INDEXA In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 E 5 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE hy Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring Relax for about 5 to 10 minutes before measurement Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm 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 arm on the table palm up and thread cuff end through metal Cuff loop smooth side against arm Then position the tube off center toward the inner side of arm in line with the little finger Tube 3 Pull the end of the cuff to tighten it fold back the extra material and fasten securely The cuff should be snug but not too tight You should be able to insert two 2 fingers between the cuff and your arm v E 6 O LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE o US IMPORTANT Measure pressure at the same time each day 4 Press the START button 5 Watch for all display symbols to appear briefly followed by a flashing 0 indicating that monitor is ready for measurement y Lla 6 If the V mark is displayed the cuff has some air trapped in it Press the exhaust valve button until the A mark is displayed You may have to
14. urement again PUL DISPLAY ERROR Correctly Remain veiy stl E 2 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 MONITOR COMPONENTS CUFF AIR TUBE START BUTTON DIASTOLIC PRESSURE OR PULSE DISPLAY SYSTOLIC PRESSURE DISPLAY EXHAUST VALVE INFLATOR BULB BATTERY COMPARTMENT AA BATTERY In Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 Q E 3 2 HOW UA 704 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 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 level 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 You must install 1 type AA 1 5 volt battery and attach the cuff to the monitor before using it To install battery or replace it if the Low Battery symbol appears on display proceed as follows 1 Remove battery cover by gently pushing down on handle and pulling cover
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