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Oregon Scientific BPW221 User Manual

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Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood Pressure
Monitor (BPW221)
User Manual

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Introduction .................................................................... 2
Key features ................................................................... 2
Main unit ................................................................... 2
Plastic storage container .......................................... 2
LCD display symbols ................................................ 2
Safety and care instructions ......................................... 3
Safety precautions ................................................... 3
About blood pressure ..................................................... 4
What is blood pressure? ........................................... 4
What is mean arterial pressure? ............................... 4
Why measure your blood pressure? ......................... 4
Variation in blood pressure ...................................... 5
Getting started ............................................................... 6
Installing and replacing the batteries ........................ 6
Positioning the wrist cuff .......................................... 7
Taking a blood pressure measurement ......................... 8
Troubleshooting guide .................................................... 9
Additional resources ..................................................... 11
Specifications ............................................................... 11
Information concerning the CE mark ........................... 12
Blood pressure log book ............................................... 12
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Getting started ............... 6 Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood Pressure Installing and replacing the batteries ......6 Monitor (BPW221) Setting the date, time and measurement units ..6 User Manual Positioning the wrist cuff .......... 7 Taking a blood pressure measurement ......8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recalling measurements stored in the memory ..

  • Page 2: Introduction

    KEY FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood Main unit (Figure 1) Wrist cuff Pressure Monitor (BPW221) as your health product of choice. LCD and This product has been designed to provide you with many protective cover...

  • Page 3: Safety And Care Instructions

    Mean arterial The average blood pressure SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS pressure measured (for more information, see page 4, “What Safety precautions is Mean Arterial Pressure?”). Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using your blood pressure monitor. Pulse Pulse rate per minute.

  • Page 4: Caring For Your Blood Pressure Monitor

    Caring for your blood pressure monitor ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product, please observe the following care guidelines. What is blood pressure? · When not in use, store the main unit in the protective Blood pressure is the force generated by the blood against plastic container that came with it.

  • Page 5: What Is The Standard Blood Pressure Classification

    people do not realize they are at risk until their health is · Only a physician can tell you your normal blood pressure seriously threatened. range and the point at which you are at risk. Consult your physician to obtain these values. If the measurements What is the standard blood pressure classification? taken with this product fall outside the range, consult The following chart (Figure 3) was taken from the World...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    main unit establishes a “zero pressure” equivalent to the air Note: Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery pressure. Then it starts inflating the wrist cuff to 180mmHg or mark ( ) shows, the display is dim, or the display does higher until it senses that it has blocked your blood in the not illuminate when the power is on.

  • Page 7: Positioning The Wrist Cuff

    Positioning the wrist cuff It is important to properly position the wrist cuff to ensure that you receive an accurate reading. 1. Remove all accessories (watch, bracelet, etc.) from your left wrist. If your physician has diagnosed you with poor circulation in your left arm, use your right wrist.

  • Page 8: Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement

    To take a measurement: TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE 1. Choose the position you from which you wish to measure MEASUREMENT – sitting or lying down. You can choose to take your blood pressure while sitting or lying 2. Position your body so that your wrist is parallel with your down.

  • Page 9: Recalling Measurements Stored In The Memory

    RECALLING MEASUREMENTS STORED Lying down Position your wrist on a support, cushion, or your thigh so that it is parallel with your IN THE MEMORY heart with the palm facing up. The memory can hold up to 60 records per user, for two users.
  • Page 10 Problem Symptom Check this Remedy Problem Symptom Check this Remedy No power Display is dim Batteries are Replace with Error 6 shows Deflation Movement can or will not light exhausted. new batteries message on the period was affect the display. too long measurement.

  • Page 11: Additional Resources

    Problem Symptom Check this Remedy SPECIFICATIONS No user Cannot find The memory Retake the Application: memory a record. was not measurement activated prior 8). In Step 4, Measuring method Oscillometric / non-invasive to taking a press SET to Application For adult use only measurement.

  • Page 12: Information Concerning The Ce Mark

    Power save Auto power off after 1 minute of non- BLOOD PRESSURE LOG BOOK activity To create a log of your blood pressure history, complete the Operating environment: personal information section at the top, then enter the details Operation 10°C…40°C (50°F…104°F) (date, time, and measurements) for each reading you take.
  • Page 13 Name: Age: Weight: (kg/lbs) Date Time 10 PM 10 PM mmHg 29.3 26.7 24.0 21.3 18.7 16.0 13.3 10.7 © 2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.

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