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- Page 1 MODEL 6005 Manual Home Blood Pressure Kit INSTRUCTIONS Stethoscope Bulb Cuff AMERICAN DIAGNOSTIC CORPORATION...
- Page 2 Your ADC ® 6005 Manual Home Blood Pressure Kit is a blood pressure measuring device for use on the upper arm. It enables very fast and reliable measurement of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as the pulse by way of the auscultation method. This device offers clinically proven accuracy and has been designed to be user friendly.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction And Intended Use
® 6005 blood pressure kit is a manual blood pressure measuring device for use by adults on the upper arm at home or in your doctor’ s /nurse’ s office. It enables very fast and reliable measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as pulse through the auscultation method. -
Page 5: Warnings And Precautions
General Warnings and Precautions warning statement in this manual identifies a condition or practice which, if not corrected or discon- tinued immediately could lead to patient injury, illness, or death. WARNING: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or licensed healthcare prac- titioner. -
Page 6: About Blood Pressure
2. About Blood Pressure A. What is Blood Pressure? Simply put, arterial blood pressure is the force of blood exerted against the walls of the arteries. There are two components to blood pressure - systolic and diastolic pressure. Systolic, the higher pressure, occurs during contraction of the heart. Diastolic, the lower pres- sure, occurs when the heart is at ”rest.“... -
Page 7: Does Blood Pressure Vary
D. Does Blood Pressure Vary? Constantly. An individual’s blood pressure varies greatly on a daily and seasonal basis. It changes throughout one’s lifetime. It is not uncommon for systolic pressure to vary by 40mmHg or more throughout the course of a single day! While generally not as volatile, diastolic pressure can still vary significantly. -
Page 8: Can Hypertension Be Controlled
Range Systolic Diastolic Precaution Classifications Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Measures Normal <120 <80 Monitor regularly Prehypertension 120 - 139 80 - 99 Contact your physician –– –– H Y P N S I O N Stage 1 140 - 159 90 - 99 Contact your ( oderate) -
Page 9: How Is Blood Pressure Measured
Important Note: While it is important to keep an accu- rate record of your blood pressure measurements, don’t be overly concerned by the results of any one measurement. Individual results may be influenced by spiking of your pressure due to diet, anxiety, or mis-measurement re- sulting from excessive arm movement, or misappli- cation of the cuff. -
Page 10: Components Of Your Blood Pressure Kit
3. Components of your Blood Pressure Kit (Model #6005) Manometer (gauge) Stethoscope Inflation Bulb D-Ring ADCUFF for Home ARTERY SELECT THIS EDGE NEARER ELBOW MARK LARGER CUFF SIZE IS IF INDEX LINE FALLS BETWEEN LINES SELECT THIS EDGE NEARER SHOULDER... -
Page 11: First Time Set-Up
THIS EDGE NEARER SHOULDER LARGER CUFF ment for storage. Wrap cuff around components and store in the zippered carrying case provided. Your ADC ® Home Blood Pressure Kit is now ready for use! 5. How to Measure Your Blood Pressure A. -
Page 12: To Apply The Adcuff
B. To Apply the ADCUFF to Your Arm: Measurement is suggested on left arm. If measuring on right arm, reverse procedures as necessary. Remove constricting clothing from measurement arm. Never attempt to measure blood pres- sure over shirt sleeve. If rolling up sleeve, make sure it doesn’t bind or constrict circulation. -
Page 13: Operating The Instrument
D. Operating the Instrument (Measuring Your Blood Pressure) With the unit properly assembled, the ADCUFFTM properly applied to the left arm, and the correct measuring posture observed, place the stethoscope binaurals in your ears. Note: Make sure eartips are securely fastened to eartubes. Secure gauge to the lid of a book or hold in your left hand. -
Page 14: Helpful Hints
6. Helpful Hints For best results, follow the tips outlined below: • Do measure your pressure the same time each day. • Do rest 5 to 10 minutes before measuring your blood pressure. • Do not eat, drink, smoke, or engage in any strenuous activity immediately before measurement. •... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
7. Troubleshooting In the chart below are some of the more common problems you may experience during measurement. Refer to this chart BEFORE sending the instrument in for factory repair service. Problem Possible Solution Needle does not rest within oval Remove from tubing to release any residual air. -
Page 16: Adjusting Deflation Rate
”miscuffing.“ The ADCUFF for Home is available in three sizes. If you need to order a size other than the one included with the instrument, call 1-800-ADC-2670. Arm Circumference Size 6.5” to 10.00”... -
Page 17: Limited Warranty
11. Limited Warranty American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service as follows: 1. Warranty service extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences with the date of delivery. -
Page 18: How To Contact Us
13. How to contact us To register your product and obtain further detailed user information about our products and services visit us at: www. dctod y.com and follow the links. For questions, comments, or suggestions call us toll free at: 1-800-232-2670 American Diagnostic Corporation 55 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, New York 11788... - Page 19 Inspected in the U.S.A. Made in China 55 Commerce Drive tel: 631-273-9600, 1-800-232-2670 Hauppauge, NY 11788 fax: 631-273-9659 U.S.A. www. dctod y.com ADC (UK) Ltd. em il: info@ dctod y.com Unit 6, PO14 1TH United Kingdom IB p/n 93-6005-00 rev 2 english...
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