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Agilent Technologies M3815A User Manual

Agilent Technologies M3815A User Manual

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Blood Pressure Unit
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  • Page 1 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 1 Blood Pressure Unit User Guide...

  • Page 2: Blood Pressure Unit Quick Start

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 2 Blood Pressure Unit Quick Start Before You Start • Make sure you read and understand the Blood Pressure Unit User Guide. Taking Your Blood Pressure To begin, sit down, put on the blood pressure cuff, and press the START/STOP button.
  • Page 3 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 3 BP User Guide 8. A series of numbers and symbols appear in the display window. The cuff inflates and may feel tight. A long beep signals the end of the BP measurement and the cuff deflates. The display window shows your final BP measurement and pulse rate.

  • Page 4: Notice

    The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of mer- chantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent Technologies...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 5 BP User Guide Table of Contents Blood Pressure Unit Quick Start ........2 Notice ..................4 Introduction ................6 Precautions ................7 BP Unit Symbols ..............9 BP Unit Components ............10 Installation ................12 Installation Setup ............12 Inserting Four Type AA (1.5 Volt) Alkaline Batteries ................13 Performing a Radio Test..........15 Preparing the Cuff Assembly ........17...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4:20 PM Page 6 Introduction Welcome to Agilent Technologies’ Interactive Healthcare Services. Your Health Care Provider has enrolled you in a progressive program to mea- sure, transmit, and review your vital signs on a daily basis. This pro- gram’s approach will help you and your provider make better informed decisions about your care.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 7 BP User Guide Precautions • It is important that you use this Blood Pressure Unit (BP Unit) as directed by your Health Care Provider. This BP Unit is provided for your personal use only. Please do not allow others to use this BP Unit.
  • Page 8 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 8 Precautions • WARNING: As you watch the display when taking your blood pres- sure measurement, if the BP numbers drop down to 15 mmHg and stay that way for more than 3 minutes, press the START/STOP but- ton to stop the measurement.

  • Page 9: Bp Unit Symbols

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 9 BP User Guide Blood Pressure Unit Symbols Symbol Definitions Type B Patient Applied Parts as defined in IEC 60601-1. Not suitable for direct cardiac application. Attention: Consult accompanying documents. Complies with Canadian Standards Association. Complies with Class B standard.

  • Page 10: Bp Unit Components

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 10 Blood Pressure Unit Components The BP Unit is made up of the BP Unit and a cuff assembly. An air socket is on one side of the BP Unit. The cuff assembly has a cuff (with metal D-ring) and an air hose (with air connector).
  • Page 11 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 11 BP User Guide Blood Pressure Unit Components The BP Unit back has a battery compartment. Battery compartment Storage Between Uses Store the BP Unit so that the hose is not bent. Do not wrap the hose around the BP display unit.

  • Page 12: Installation

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 12 Installation • Locate and store your BP Unit within 20 feet of the Home Hub. In addition to transmitting data when you take your blood pressure, your BP Unit sends periodic updates to the Home Hub. •...

  • Page 13: Inserting Four Type Aa (1.5 Volt) Alkaline Batteries

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 13 BP User Guide Installation Inserting Four Type AA (1.5 Volt) Alkaline Batteries Caution: Use alkaline batteries only. Replace all four batteries at the same time. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Always replace old batteries with four new batteries. WARNING: Do not use this equipment with the battery door removed.
  • Page 14 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 14 Installation 2. Place the batteries in the compartment with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals matching those shown in the compart- ment. To prevent the batteries from popping out, insert the bat- teries in the bottom row first. Make sure that the battery termi- nals make contact with the compartment terminals.

  • Page 15: Performing A Radio Test

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 15 BP User Guide Installation Performing a Radio Test Perform a Radio Test when you set up the BP Unit, change batteries, or change the testing location. 1. The Radio Test button appears as a circle with a “T” inside it on the lower left of the display (for SYSTOLIC, DIASTOLIC, PULSE) on the front of the BP Unit.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Cuff Assembly

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 16 Installation 3. If obstacles are present, move the BP Unit so that no obstacles are between the BP Unit and the Home Hub. If no obstacles are present, move the BP Unit closer to the Home Hub. 4.
  • Page 17 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 17 BP User Guide Installation 2. If the cuff has not been threaded through the metal D-ring, thread the cuff end through now. Then, fold the cuff end back over the D-ring so that the end fastens to the Velcro closures ®...

  • Page 18: How To Take Your Blood Pressure

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 18 How to Take Your Blood Pressure To begin, sit down, put on the BP cuff, and press the START/STOP button. Your blood pressure is measured and displayed automatically. Caution: Do not talk or move during the measurement. Before you take your BP measurement, do the following: •...

  • Page 19: Taking Your Blood Pressure

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 19 BP User Guide How to Take Your Blood Pressure Taking Your Blood Pressure 1. Sit comfortably with your left forearm resting on a flat surface so that the center of your upper arm is at about the same height as your heart.
  • Page 20 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 20 How to Take Your Blood Pressure 2. Place your hand into the cuff. 3. Slide the cuff up your forearm.
  • Page 21 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 21 BP User Guide How to Take Your Blood Pressure 4. As you slide the cuff on, position the cuff so that it is on your upper arm and the bottom of the cuff is about 1 inch above the elbow crease;...
  • Page 22 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 22 How to Take Your Blood Pressure Note: The cuff should be snug but not tight. For comfort, you can leave room for one finger to fit under the cuff. 6. Fasten the cuff end to the Velcro closure.
  • Page 23 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 23 BP User Guide How to Take Your Blood Pressure 8. Press the START/STOP button. Sit still and do not move your arm during the measurement. Note: If you want to stop the measurement at any time, press the START/STOP button.
  • Page 24 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 24 How to Take Your Blood Pressure WARNING: It is important for you to watch the display. If the numbers go up to 330 mmHG, press the START/STOP button to stop the mea- surement. The BP Unit is defective. Contact your Health Care Provider for further instructions.
  • Page 25 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 25 BP User Guide How to Take Your Blood Pressure 11. A long beep signals the end of the BP measurement and the cuff deflates. The display window shows your final BP mea- surement and pulse rate. Note: If you received an error message, stopped the BP measurement while in progress, or feel that the reading might be in error, wait 15 minutes before taking your blood pressure again.

  • Page 26: What Display Symbols Mean

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 26 What Display Symbols Mean DISPLAY SYMBOLS EXPLANATION Appears during the blood pressure measure- ment; blinks and beeps with each detected pulse beat Appears when the batteries need to be replaced; also appears briefly at the start of your blood pressure measurement When an error message appears, check your equipment, wait 15 minutes and retake your...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 27 BP User Guide Maintenance Replace the batteries when instructed to by your Health Care Provider or when you see the Low Battery symbol on the BP Unit display. Caution: Avoid exposing the BP Unit to extremes in temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, shock, dust, spills, or standing water.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 28 Troubleshooting The only user-serviceable parts are the batteries. Caution: Do not attempt to service or repair the BP Unit yourself. If a mechanical problem occurs, contact your Health Care Provider for fur- ther instructions. When an error message appears, check your equipment and retake your blood pressure before contacting your Health Care Provider.
  • Page 29 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 29 BP User Guide Troubleshooting DISPLAY SYMBOL CONDITION/CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Appears if the pressure Check that the air hose value did not increase is properly connected by unplugging it and firmly during cuff inflation or if the cuff is not fastened replugging it in.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 30 Specifications Model M3815A Type • Oscillometric • Type B Patient Applied Part • IPXO Ordinary Equipment • Continuous operation Display • Digital, 16 mm character height • Pressure/pulse displayed simultaneously Measurement range • Pressure: 20 to 280 mmHg •...
  • Page 31 M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 31 BP User Guide Specifications Operating environment • 50º to 104º F (10º - 40º C) • Less than 85% relative humidity • Atmospheric altitude pressure 5.72 - 1013 hPa (0 - 15,000 feet or 0 - 4,600 meters of altitude) •...

  • Page 32: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    The phenomena discussed above are not unique to this BP Unit, but are characteristic of radio instrumentation in use today. The Home Hub is a radio receiver, and its reception of M3815A BP Unit signals can be degraded by electromagnetic interference.

  • Page 33: Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference Problems

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 33 BP User Guide Electromagnetic Compatibility Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference Problems Eliminating or moving the source of interference can prevent electro- magnetic interference. Possible sources of interfering radio frequency radiation are cellular telephones, cordless telephones, or other products that contain radio transmitters.

  • Page 34: Fcc Regulations

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 34 FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 35: Conclusion

    M3815-90001-UG-Eng-revD.qxd 5/1/01 4:20 PM Page 35 BP User Guide Conclusion Agilent and your Health Care Provider appreciate your efforts to partici- pate in your home health care plan. By learning about and using the Blood Pressure Unit as directed, you actively participate in your Health Care Provider’s plan to keep track of your important measurements.
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