MABIS 04-255-001 manual

GUIDEBOOK Please read this guidebook completely before operating this unit. People with severe hyper tension, severe ar teriosclerosis, or severe diabetes should consult their physician about monitoring blood pressure at the wrist. Do t Ma t r ix Au t oma t ic Digi t al Wr is t Blo od Pressu re Moni t or Model 04-2 5 5-00 1[...]

LIMIT ED LIFE TIME W ARRA NT Y This MABIS Blood Pressure Monitor is guaranteed to be free from manu- facturing defects for the life of the original registered purchaser under normal use. This limited warranty does not apply to use in any clinical or commercial applications. If the unit fails to operate during t he l if e ti me o f the original regi[...]

INDEX Introduction....................................................................2 Product Identification & Caution....................................... 3 General Blood Pressure Information.................................4-5 WHO Classifications.......................................................6 V ariations in Blood Pressure .......[...]

INTRODUC TION To achiev e t he ma x imum b enef i t f r om y ou r blo od pressu re moni t or , w e recommend t ha t y ou f ir s t consul t w i t h you r physician or t r aine d heal t hcare pr ofessional. Thank you for purchasing a MABIS Dot Matrix Automatic W rist Digital Blood Pressure Monitor . With proper care and use, your monitor will provide[...]

PRODUC T IDENTIFIC ATION C AUTION : Y ou can stop the inflation or deflation process anytime by pressing the POWER button. Display Batter y Cover Memor y (+/-) Buttons Menu Button POWER W rist Cuf f 3[...]

GENERAL BLOOD PRESSURE INFORM ATION W ha t is Blo od Pressu re? Blood pressure is the pressure that is exer ted by blood flowing against the walls of the blood vessels throughout your body . Y our heart, which is the center of the circulator y system, provides the force for the blood to flow or circulate. When your hear t contracts or beats, the bl[...]

5 W hy Moni t or Y ou r Blo od Pressu re a t Home? Many people experience “White Coat Syndrome”, which is a temporar y elevation of blood pressure during a visit at their physician’ s office. Although only temporar y , it can cause blood pressure to rise and give a false indication of a person’ s true blood pressure. Whether or not you expe[...]

6 WHO BLOOD PRESSURE CL A SSIFIC ATIONS Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure have been established by the W orld Health Organization (WHO) as shown on the following char t: This char t is onl y a gener al guideline. Contact your physician or trained healthcare professional to determine your NORM AL BLOOD PRESSURE. Dias t olic Blo [...]

7 V ARIATIONS IN BLOOD PRESSURE Blood pressure is influenced by many factors and can change from moment to moment. Normally , blood pressure is lowest during sleeping periods and rises during the day . The graph below represents variations in blood pressure shown over a day with measurements taken ever y 5 minutes. The dotted line represents the sl[...]

8 IMPORT A NT INFORM ATION BEFORE USE 1. Blood pressure readings should be interpreted by a physician or trained healthcare professional, who is familiar with your medical histor y . 2. Per form your measurement in a quiet place. Y ou should be seated and relaxed. 3. A void smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical activit[...]

9 My name’ s Nurse Dottie. I’m here to help you use your monitor safely and effectively . BAT T ER Y INS T ALL ATION/REPL A CEMENT 1. Lightly press the batter y cover and remove in the direction of the arrow , Fig. 1. 2. Install two “AAA” batteries making sure the polarity is correct, Fig. 2. 3. Hook the sides of the batter y cover and slid[...]

10 BUT T ONS Y our monitor has four buttons: MENU = • V iew the menu • T o select/set +/- KEY S = • V iew memor y • T oggle/scroll between features • Move the cursor PO W ER = • T ur n unit on/begin measurement process • T o set a feature • T ur n unit off Memor y keys (+/-) are for retrieving stored readings. Menu key is for viewin[...]

11 Y our monitor has six great features designed to assist you and your physician in the evaluation of your health. FEATURE LIS T Using the following steps, tr y scrolling through the Feature list by moving the cursor up and down several times (+/- keys) before moving on to the next section. • Press MENU button to view the Feature list. • Use t[...]

12 USING THE FEATURES Using what you’ve learned, let’ s use the features: MEMOR Y SELEC T - Default = M1 Y our unit has two Memor y banks, M1 & M2 or OFF for no memor y storage. M1 or M2 can store up to 30 measurements each. 1) Press MENU to enter Feature list 2) Press MENU for “Memor y Select” 3) Use MEMOR Y (+/-) keys to see and selec[...]

13 1) Press MENU to enter Feature list 2) Scroll (+/-) to “Preset Pressure” 3) Press MENU button 4) Use (+/-) keys to increase or decrease the pressure in increments of 10. The pressure should be 30mmHg higher than your known Systolic pressure. 5) Press POWER to turn off. The available range is 150 - 300 mmHg. MEMOR Y CLEAR This feature will on[...]

L A NGU AGE - Default = English Choose from English, German, French, Italian and Spanish on-screen instructions. English is set as the default. 1) Press MENU to enter Feature list 2) Scroll (+/-) to select “Language” 3) Use (+/-) to select the desired language 4) Press POWER to turn off. REMEMBER! If you choose a language that you are not famil[...]

15 TR Y THIS! Move between the options on the Clock Set (flashing) the next option. Continue to press MENU until you return back to the “flashing” year . • T o change the year (flashing): Use the (+/-) keys to current year . Press MENU to set. • T o change the month (flashing): Use the (+/-) keys to current month. Press MENU to set. • T o[...]

16 APPL YING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF A void smoking, eating, taking medication, alcohol consumption or physical activity 30 minutes prior t aking a reading. If you are exhibiting signs of stress, avoid taking your measurement until the feeling subsides. Rest 15 minutes prior to taking a reading. 1. Remove any constrictive clothing or jewelr y that[...]

17 T AKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING Fig. 1 Proceed only after reading the previous sections of this manual. • Select Memor y Bank (M1 or M2.) See Memor y Select under “Using Features” • Set the Preset Pressure 30 mmHg higher than your known Systolic pressure or leave at the preset pressure of 180 mmHg if you do not know your pressure. Se[...]

18 3. The cuff will quickly inflate to the preset level, Fig. 2, and will get tighter around your wrist. If the cuff becomes too tight, press the POWER button and rewrap the cuff leaving a little more room between the c u f f and your wrist. Y ou can stop the measurement/inflation a t any time by pressing the POWER button. 4. The hear t symbol on t[...]

T ES T MODE If the POWER button is held down too long (approximately 2 seconds), the display will enter TEST MODE or the Power will turn off. In either case, press the POWER button twice to restar t the measurement. ERROR DISPL A Y The Error Display symbol, Fig. A, will appear for the following: 1) Noise, movement or talking during measurement. 2) [...]

20 MEMOR Y Press either MEMOR Y (+/-) key to view stored data. The most recent recorded reading will display . Press (-) key to view previously stored readings, with number one being the oldest recording, Fig.1. A VERAGE Continue to press (+/-) until the A VERAGE screen appears, Fig. 2. This screen calculates an average of the stored readings in ea[...]

21 LIS T Stored readings can also be viewed on a list. Press either MEMOR Y (+ or -) key to enter mode. Press MENU to view read- ings including an A verage in a list for mat. Use (+/-) keys to scroll and select specific reading, Fig. 3. GRAPH Press MENU to view readings in a graph format (remember to first enter the Memor y mode by pressing either [...]

22 Inflation or re-inflation. As pressure descends, the hear t symbol flashes as the pulse is detected. Measurement completed. If the POWER button is held down too long, the monitor will enter “T est Mode”. Press POWER to shut of f. Nurse Dottie. DESCRIP TION OF DISPL A Y SYMBOLS[...]

23 TROUBLESHOO TING If any abnormality occurs during use, please check and correct the following: CONDITION CORREC TION Display is blank when power is on. Check the polarity of the batteries. Reinstall or replace batteries. Clean the batter y compar tment with a dr y cloth. Measurement incomplete or abnormally low or high values displayed. Review a[...]

C ARE A ND M AINT ENA NCE 1. Only use a soft, dr y cloth to clean your blood pressure monitor . 2. A void using any types of liquids on the monitor or cuff. 3. Store your monitor in the provided storage case when not in use. 4. Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, dust or humidity . A void extreme temperatures. 5. Neve[...]

PRODUC T SPECIFIC ATIONS NA ME A ND MODEL NUMBER Dot-Matrix Automatic W rist Digital Blood Pressure Monitor , 04-255-001 DISPL A Y SYST EM Digital display/LCD (Dot-matrix, LCD) MEA SURING ME THOD Oscillometric method POWER SOURCE T wo (2) “AAA” batteries MEA SURING RANGE 50-250 mmHg (systolic); 40-180 mmHg (diastolic); 40-160 pulse/min. (pulse [...]

S A MPLE BLOOD PRESSURE LOG 26 Name: Age: W eigh t: Date T ime 1/2 1/3 1/4 7 :00 9:30 7 :30 a m p m a m 6 8 7 1 6 9 mmHg 24 0 220 20 0 18 0 16 0 14 0 12 0 10 0 80 60 Pulse Body Con- di t ion Headache in AM Tir ed, Restless Night 135 130 120 90 84 78[...]