User manual LUMISCOPE MODEL 1131

[. . . ] The pressure measured when the heart contracts and sends blood out of the heart is systolic (highest). The pressure measured when the heart dilates with blood flowing back into the heart is called diastolic (lowest) blood pressure. Among the various health problems today, problems associated with high blood pressure are by far the most common. High blood pressure's dangerously strong correlation with cardiovascular diseases has made measuring blood pressure a necessity for identifying those at risk. 3 Blood Pressure Standard The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a blood pressure standard, according to which areas of low- and high-risk blood pressure are identified. [. . . ] If the Index line falls within the OK range, indicated at the edge of the cuff, this cuff suitable for your use. If the Index line falls out the OK range, you may need a special cuff measurement. Please visit www. lumiscope. net contact our service department at 800-672-8293 for more information regarding 3 is of for or 1- 7 Measurement Procedure 1. Press the User-Switching key to select Memory Zone 1 or Memory Zone 2. or After a memory zone is selected, press the measurement in the chosen memory zone. button to reset the monitor so it can start 2. After all symbols appear, the display will show a blinking "0". The monitor is now ready to measure and will automatically inflate the cuff slowly to start measurement. 8 Measurement Procedure 4. When the measurement is completed, the cuff will automatically deflate. Systolic, diastolic and pulse will be shown simultaneously on the LCD screen. The measurement is then automatically stored into the pre-designated memory zone. Note: 1. This monitor automatically switches off approximately 1 minute after last measurement. Do not talk or move your arm or hand muscles during measurements. 9 Recalling Values from Memory 1. To read memory values from a selected Memory Zone, use the "User-Switching Key" to select a Memory Zone (1 or 2) from which you want to recall values from. Then, press the "M" key, and the values will be shown on the LCD display with an assigned memory sequence number. 3. The monitor will display an average of the previous measurements first. Every new press of the "M" key calls for one set of prior values stored. The calculated average will be applied to a maximum of the last 3 memories. 10 Clearing Values from Memory 1. Press the User-Switching key to select the memory zone 1 or memory zone 2. 2. Continue to press and hold the "M" key for approximately 5 seconds, and the data in the predesignated memory zone will be erased automatically. Press "M" Key for 5 seconds to clear all memories Note : The data in both memory zones (zone 1 and zone 2) will be erased if any of the batteries are removed, or if the AC adapter is disconnected from the unit or unplugged from the outlet. (It is suggested that users record their data on the Blood Pressure Log before removing or replacing batteries. ) 11 Time Adjustment 1. To adjust the date/ time in the monitor, press the number showing the month. key . again to confirm the entry, and the screen will show a blinking number representing the date. Change the date, the hour, and the minute as described in Step 2 above, using the " to change and the Set Key to confirm the entries. [. . . ] Clean the blood pressure monitor body and the cuff carefully with a slightly damp, soft cloth. The unit should not be operated by children so to avoid hazardous situations. If the unit is stored near freezing, allow it to acclimate at room temperature before use. You should not use any tool to open the device nor should you attempt to adjust anything inside the device. [. . . ]