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Oregon Scientific BPW211 User Manual

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Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood
Pressure Monitor (BPW211)
User Manual

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Introduction ....................................................................... 2
Key features ...................................................................... 2
Main unit ........................................................................ 2
Plastic storage container ............................................... 2
LCD display symbols ...................................................... 3
Safety and care instructions ............................................ 3
Safety precautions ......................................................... 3
Caring for your blood pressure monitor .......................... 4
About blood pressure ........................................................ 4
What is blood pressure? ................................................ 4
What is mean arterial pressure (MAP)? ......................... 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 ..................................................... 10
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

    Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood How does the blood pressure monitor work? ....5 Getting started ..............6 Pressure Monitor (BPW211) Installing and replacing the batteries ......6 User Manual Setting the date, time and measurement units ....6 Positioning the wrist cuff ..........7 Taking a blood pressure measurement ......

  • Page 2: Introduction

    KEY FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Wrist Blood Main unit (Figure 1) Pressure Monitor (BPW211) as your health product of choice. This product has been designed to provide you with many LCD display years of reliable service provided it is used correctly, and can...

  • Page 3: Lcd Display Symbols

    LCD display symbols SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Symbol Description Explanation Safety precautions Systolic pressure The highest blood pressure Please observe the following safety precautions when setting measured. up and using your blood pressure monitor. Diastolic pressure The lowest blood pressure ·...

  • 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 Why does my blood pressure fluctuate throughout the day? seriously threatened. Individual blood pressure varies greatly both on a daily and a seasonal or temperature basis. These variations may be more What is the standard blood pressure classification? pronounced in hypertensive patients.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    detects pressure oscillations generated by beat-to-beat Note: Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery pulsatile, which is used to determine the systolic, mean and mark ( ) shows, the display is dim, or the display does diastolic pressure, and also your pulse rate. Any motion during this 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

    TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE · For a meaningful comparison, try to measure under MEASUREMENT similar conditions. For example, take daily measurements at approximately the same time, on the You can choose to take your blood pressure while sitting or same wrist, or as directed by a physician. lying down.

  • Page 9: Recalling Measurements Stored In The Memory

    To take a measurement: Lying down Position your wrist on a support, cushion, 1. Choose the position you from which you wish to measure or your thigh so that it is parallel with – sitting or lying down. your heart with the palm facing up. 2.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide

    Note: Problem Symptom Check this Remedy · The most recent record (1) is shown first. Each new Error Relax for a shows on measurement is assigned to the first (1) record. All other message measurement moment and then records are pushed back one digit (e.g., 2 becomes 3, and the display.

  • Page 11: Additional Resources

    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Problem Symptom Check this Remedy Retake the A calibration 7 or 8 Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more measurement. If error about your blood pressure monitor and other Oregon shows on the the problem occurred Scientific™ products such as digital cameras, sports watches, display.

  • Page 12: Information Concerning The Ce Mark

    Accuracy: for electromechanical blood pressure measuring systems”. The CE mark further indicates that this blood pressure monitor Pressure +/- 3mmHg (+/- 0.4 kPa) meets the general requirements for electronic products as Pulse +/- 5% regards to resistance to electromagnetic interference. Malfunctioning may however occur in the proximity of extremely strong electromagnetic fields.
  • 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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