Table Of Contents; Description Of The Monitor; Important Instructions For Obtaining Meaningful Blood Pressure Readings - Omron RX-1 Instruction Manual

RX-I
Contents
Description of the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important instructions for obtaining meaningful blood pressure readings . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to measure your blood pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6
Possible faults, their causes and rectification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
General information about high blood pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
This blood pressure monitor fulfils the requirements of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical
Device Directive). It also conforms to the European standard EN 1060, Non-invasive Sphygmo-
manometers, Part 1: General Requirements and Part 3: Additional Requirements for Electro-
mechanical Blood Pressure Measuring Systems.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for putting your confidence in OMRON products, which are known for their relia-
bility and advanced technology. We hope that you will be fully satisfied with your new blood
pressure monitor. Before using it, please read the instructions in this manual carefully.
We wish you all the best for the future and especially for your health!

Description of the monitor

The OMRON RX-I is a very compact, fully automatic wrist blood pressure monitor.
Operating on the oscillometric principle, it measures your blood pressure and pulse
simply and quickly from the wrist. This means the monitor detects the pressure in
your artery and converts the information into a digital reading. This monitor does not
require an inflation bulb or stethoscope, so measurements are easy to obtain.
OMRON RX-I uses a new measurement principle. Measuring is carried our during
controlled inflation. It contains an intelligent system for controled inflation, known as
"Intellisense".
This is an advanced method of oscillometric measurement. No pre-setting or re-infla-
tion is necessary.
OMRON RX-I memorises your last 7 measurements. The cuff fits wrist circumferen-
ces from 13.5 to 21.5 cm.
Important instructions for obtaining meaningful blood
pressure readings
• Avoid eating and drinking (alcohol), smoking, sport and taking medicines
before measuring your blood pressure, as these activities influence your
blood pressure values.
• Before you start, sit comfortably on a chair and relax. Measurement must be
carried out calmly and without rushing. It is recommended to check your
blood pressure at least twice a day, once in the morning before breakfast
and once in the evening after work.
• You must bare your wrist before applying the cuff. Important: avoid con-
Possible faults, their causes
stricting the blood flow if you push up your sleeve.
and rectification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 27
Maintenance, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
• Do not move the arm on which you are taking the measurement. Do not talk.
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 - 29
General information about
high blood pressure . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 33
• Please avoid measuring your blood pressure while you are on a vehicle
because vibrations may affect the reading.
• Allow an interval of at least three minutes between two successive mea-
surements, as otherwise a congestion of blood will occur which may distort
the readings. Always remove the cuff between readings.
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