Risk Category Indicator; Irregular Heartbeat Detector - HoMedics BPA-150 User Manual

Note:
1. This monitor automatically turns off approximately
1 minute after last operation. You may also press the
START/STOP button to turn the unit off.
2. When finished using the monitor, you may complete-
ly turn it off by sliding the power switch located on
the back of the unit to the "Off" position. While this is
not required (and does not impact battery life), it will
prevent the unit from accidentally being turned on if
a button is unintentionally pressed.
3. To interrupt the measurement, you may press the
START/STOP (recommended), "M", User-Select
or Date/Time Set buttons. The cuff will deflate
immediately after a button is pressed.

RISK CATEGORY INDICATOR

The U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services and the National Institutes of Health have
developed a blood pressure standard classifying
blood pressure ranges into 4 stages. This unit is
equipped with an innovative blood pressure classifi-
cation indicator, which visually indicates the assumed
risk level (normal, prehypertension, stage 1 hyperten-
sion, or stage 2 hypertension) of each reading.
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Symbols are described below and classifications fol-
low the guidelines as described earlier in this manual
(page 5).

IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR

An irregular heartbeat may cause or indicate cardio-
vascular disease. This monitor features advanced
technology to alert the user to the presence of an
irregular heartbeat for better health monitoring.
The appearance of this symbol,
an irregular heartbeat was detected. This is only a
caution. Note that it is important that you be relaxed,
remain still and do not talk during measurements.
Note: It is strongly recommended that
you consult your physician if the
irregular heartbeat symbol,
appears often (five times or more
in a row).
(No Symbol)
, signifies that
START
STOP
,
START
STOP
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