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- Page 1 EMORY Blood Pressure Monitor Trilingual Instruction Guide – MODEL UA-774 E n g l i s h • F r a n ç a i s • E s p a ñ o l...
- Page 2 THIS MONITOR IS CLINICALLY VALIDATED This LifeSource ® blood pressure monitor has undergone and passed a Clinical Validation study to determine the performance and accuracy. This monitor is clinically validated according to the British Hypertension Society (BHS) stan- dard. The BHS is the most prestigious international blood pressure organiza- tion.
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Page 3: Important Information
Remove and replace batteries if monitor is not used for more than six months. Alkaline batteries recommended. PRECAUTIONS The UA-774 is designed to be used at home, by those who are eighteen (18) years and older, to monitor blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and pulse rate. - Page 4 Fast. Easy. Accurate. Congratulations on purchasing a state-of-the-art LifeSource ® blood pressure monitor—one of the most technologically advanced monitors available today. Designed for ease of use and accuracy, this monitor will facilitate your daily blood pressure regimen. Physicians agree that daily self-monitoring of blood pressure is...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
MONITOR COMPONENTS ......E-3 HOW UA-774 WORKS ......E-4 BEFORE YOU START . -
Page 6: What Display Symbols Mean
The pulse is not detected correctly. Try the measurement again. Remain very still during PULSE DISPLAY ERROR the measurement. Cuff Inflation Meter Measurement is in progress, remain as still as possible. LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966... -
Page 7: Monitor Components
MONITOR COMPONENTS SYSTOLIC PRESSURE START BUTTONS DIASTOLIC PRESSURE CUFF INFLATION METER AIR CONNECTOR PLUG AIR SOCKET PULSE RATE AIR HOSE CUFF BATTERY COVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT In Canada - Auto Control Medical (Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991... -
Page 8: How Ua-774 Works
Be sure batteries make contact with compartment terminals. Replace cover by sliding it into the compart- ment and gently pressing into place. Step 3 Step 1 NOTE: Rechargeable batteries will not work with this monitor. LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966... -
Page 9: Selecting The Correct Cuff Size
SELECTING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE Using the correct cuff size is important for an accurate reading. A cuff that is too large will produce a reading that is lower than the correct blood pressure; a cuff that is too small will produce a reading that is higher than the correct blood pressure. -
Page 10: Taking Your Blood Pressure
TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE The UA-774 has several modes available to fit your blood pressure monitor- ing needs. Normal Measurement with Readings Stored in Memory Press the START 1 or START 2 button. Your blood pressure is measured and the reading is stored into memory. Each START button can store up to 30 readings in memory. - Page 11 TAKING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Tips for Blood Pressure Monitoring: Relax for about 5 minutes before measurement. Do not smoke or ingest caffeine at least 30 minutes prior to measurement. Remove constricting clothing and place cuff on bare arm. Unless your physician recommends otherwise, use left arm to measure pressure.
- Page 12 We advise that you record the date and time after each measurement because an accurate blood pressure history relies not on single or sporadic readings but on a pattern over time. NOTE: Allow at least 5 minutes between measurements on the same person. LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966...
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Page 13: What Is An Irregular Heartbeat
WHAT IS AN IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT The UA-774 Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. The Irregular Heartbeat symbol will appear in the display window in the event an Irregular Heartbeat has occured during measurement. An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressure measurement. -
Page 14: About Average Reading
ABOUT AVERAGE READING The UA-774 provides an average blood pressure reading based on the total measurements stored in memory. When taking a measurement, the average blood pressure reading will appear and the number of measurements stored in memory will flash several times before the cuff begins to inflate. -
Page 15: Using The Monitor With Ac Adapter
USING THE MONITOR WITH AC ADAPTER The UA-774 has an AC adapter jack to allow you to supply power from an outlet in your home. We recommend you use only the LifeSource AC adapter to avoid potential damage to the monitor. -
Page 16: About Blood Pressure
An individual’ s blood pressure varies greatly from day to day and season to season. For hypersensitive individuals, these variations are even more pro- nounced. Normally, blood pressure rises during work or play and falls to its lowest levels during sleep. E-12 LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966... -
Page 17: Assessing High Blood Pressure For Adults
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into con- sideration and may affect these figures. -
Page 18: What Is Hypertension
In addition, clinical studies have shown that the detection and treatment of hypertension is improved when patients both consult their physicians and monitor their own blood pressureat home. E-14 LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966... - Page 19 ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE Answers to Why Your Readings Are Different Between Home and at the Doctor’s Office Why are my readings different between home and at a doctor’s office? Your blood pressure readings taken in a doctor’ s office or hospital setting may be elevated as a result of apprehension and anxiety.
- Page 20 Additional tools are available on www.LifeSourceOnline.com (in Canada - www.autocontrol.com) to help you get the most out of your blood pressure monitoring. These include: • Large Print Instruction Manuals • Animated Operating Instructions for select models • Additional Logbook Sheets E-16 LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause Corrective action Nothing appears in Batteries are drained. Replace all batteries with new the display, after I ones. Alkaline batteries press the START recommended. button. Battery terminals are not in Reinstall the batteries with the correct position. negative and positive termi- nals matching those indicated in the battery compartment. -
Page 22: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model ......UA-774 Type ......Oscillometric Display . -
Page 23: Contact Information
Stethoscopes Personal Health Scales Nebulizers Digital Thermometers This LifeSource blood pressure product is covered by a Lifetime Warranty. See warranty card for details. Visit our web site at www.LifeSourceOnline.com for warranty registration. For more information regarding use, care or servicing of your blood pressure monitor, contact: A&D Medical... - Page 24 A specially trained representative will assist you. A division of A&D Engineering, Inc. 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 www.LifeSourceOnline.com LifeSource is a registered trademark of A&D Medical. ©2005 A&D Medical. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. I-MAN:774 Printed in China 6/05...