PMD Healthcare 10000218 User Manual

PMD Blood Pressure Monitor
User Manual
MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE BASICS
The PMD Blood Pressure Monitor uses the oscillometric principle to measure
your blood pressure and pulse rate. Blood pressure fluctuates continually day
and night. Any physical activity or excitement will influence your blood pres-
sure. Because of this, it is unusual to obtain identical multiple blood pressure
readings. This is why it is recommended that you measure your blood pressure
at approximately the same time every day.
1. Relax for 5 minutes before taking your blood pressure.
2. Sit comfortably at a table when measuring your blood pressure.
3. The cuff should be placed at the same level as your heart.
4. Do not talk or move during a measurement.
5. Use the same arm every time.
6. Remove the batteries from the device if it is not used for a month or
more to avoid battery leakage.
7. This blood pressure monitor is designed for adults and should not be
used on children.
8. It is not recommended for people with serious arrhythmia to use this
device.
9. Do not use any other cuff than the one supplied by the distributor.
WHAT YOUR DEVICE SHOULD LOOK LIKE
The explanation of symbols on the display:
Bluetooth Symbol
Synchronization
Symbol Release Air
Symbol Memory Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Irregular Heartbeat Symbol
Blood Pressure Level Classification Indicator
Memory/Sync button
Start/Stop button

HOW TO USE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

1. BATTERIES
a. Open the battery cover at the back of the device.
b. Load four "AAA" size batteries. Please pay attention to polarity.
c. Close the battery cover.
When the display shows the battery symbol
with new ones. Rechargeable batteries are not suitable for this monitor.
The monitor, the batteries and the cuff must be disposed of according to
local regulations at the end of their usage.

2. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

Insert the batteries in the device and press the on button to turn on and synch
the device to the PMD Portal on your tablet. The time and date will automati-
cally be updated. If you change the batteries, please reset the time and date.
3. HOW TO PLACE THE CUFF ON YOUR ARM
The PMD Blood Pressure Monitor has a universal size cuff. This means that
it will fit any arm with a circumference between 22 and 42cm. If your arm is
too large to fit in this cuff, you might consider using a wrist blood pressure
monitor.
a. Place the cuff tube downwards, around a bare arm about 2cm above the
elbow joint.
b. Sit with your feet flat on the floor without crossing your legs. While seated,
place your palm upside in front of you on a flat surface such as a table.
Lying Down During Measurement: (You can also lie on your back and
place your left arm straight along your side with your hand palm-side up.)
Position the air tube in the middle of your arm in line with your middle
finger.
1/2" (1-2 cm)
c. Close the cuff with the Velcro fastener.
d. The cuff should fit comfortably around your arm. You should be able to
insert one finger between your arm and the cuff.
Note: If the cuff becomes dirty, remove it from the monitor and wipe it with
a lightly moistened soft cloth. Then air-dry the cuff. Do not machine wash.
Cleaning the cuff after every 200 measurements is recommended.
4. CONNECTING THE CUFF TO THE DEVICE
Once you have determined that the cuff fits your arm (22 – 42cm), simply
insert the cuff connector into the socket on the side of the monitor. Ensure
that the connector is completely inserted to avoid air leakage. If the device
gives an E4 error message — first check that the tubing is properly inserted
into the monitor.
Avoid compression or restriction of the connection tubing during
measurement which may cause inflation error, or harmful injury due
to continuous cuff pressure.

5. TAKING A BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

a. After placing the cuff on your arm and relaxing for a few minutes, press
the "START/STOP" button. All display characters are shown for self-test,
please contact the service center if a segment is missing.
b. The monitor will inflate the cuff and then slowly release pressure from
the cuff as the blood pressure is measured. When the measurement is
finished the blood pressure and pulse rate will be displayed on the
display. The result will automatically be sent tp your portal.
replace all the batteries