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- Page 1 Go to biosmedical.com for a FREE Guide Book on Measuring Blood Pressure at Home! COMPACT Instruction Manual Model: BD216 Blood Pressure Monitor 04.11.19...
- Page 2 Berg, CEO of Hypertension Canada Trusted by Canadians for 3 Generations At BIOS Diagnostics™, we are proud of our legacy in blood pressure monitoring in Canada. From the early 1930’s to 1987 we manufactured “Tycos” brand professional blood pressure equipment for doctors and hospitals in Canada.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.3 What Do Your Numbers Mean? 1.4 Normal Blood Pressure Values 1.5 Common Blood Pressure Questions and Answers 2. Getting Started 2.1 About the BD216 2.2 About the LCD Screen 2.3 Storing the Cuff 2.4 Inserting the Batteries 2.5 Using the AC/DC Power Adapter 3. -
Page 4: Introduction
1.1 Features The BD216 uses oscillometric technology to measure the arterial blood pressure and pulse rate. The cuff is wrapped around the arm and automatically inflated by the air pump. The sensor in the device senses weak fluctuation of the pressure in the cuff produced by extension and contraction of the artery of the arm in response to each heartbeat. - Page 5 be higher when recorded at a hospital or a clinic and may be lower when measured in the relaxing comfort of your home. Due to these variations, we recommend that you record your blood pressure regularly at home as well as at your doctor’s clinic. •...
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Page 6: B Care Of The Device
1.2B Care of the Device For prolonged life of your blood pressure monitor, note the following instructions: • Do not drop or bang the unit. Prevent sudden jerks, jars, or shocks to the device to prevent damage. • Do not insert any foreign objects in any device openings or vents. •... -
Page 7: D Calibration
1.2D Calibration Digital blood pressure monitors do not require recalibration. If the unit turns on and does not display an error code, the product is working properly. In extremely rare cases, the cuff may have developed a pin-hole leak, or the gasket where the cuff connector enters the monitor may not have a proper seal; both of these leaking air issues will potentially cause errors in accuracy, but otherwise the product will work accurately without drifting out of calibration. -
Page 8: Common Blood Pressure Questions And Answers
Adopted From: Understanding and Managing your blood pressure; Hypertension Canada. Note: A diagnosis of high blood pressure must be confirmed with a medical professional. A doctor should evaluate any unusual blood pressure readings. Additionally, lower targets may be appropriate for some populations such as African-Americans, the elderly, or patients with underlying issues such as diabetes mellitus or chronic kidney disease. -
Page 9: Getting Started
2. Getting Started 2.1 About the BD216 This section describes the various components of the Compact Blood Pressure Monitor. a) Blood Pressure Monitor: Memory Button Wide Range Cuff Time Button AC/DC Socket Cuff Connector Display ON/OFF Battery Air Socket For... -
Page 10: Storing The Cuff
2.3 Storing the Cuff The cuff used for measuring blood pressure is a delicate component of the device and should be stored carefully when not in use. 2.4 Inserting the Batteries Follow these steps to insert four “AA” batteries in the device. 1. -
Page 11: Using The Device
3. Using the Device This section describes how to get the maximum benefit from your BD216 compact blood pressure monitor. Follow the instructions carefully to get an accurate measurement of your blood pressure and pulse rate. Note: Setting the year, month, date and time is one sequential process 3.1 Setting the Year, Date and Time... -
Page 12: B Common Sources Of Error
3.2B Common Sources of Error All efforts by the patient to support the arm can increase the blood pressure. Make sure you are in a comfortable, relaxed position and do not activate any of the muscles in the measurement arm during the measurement. - Page 13 e) Place the arm on the table (palm facing upwards) so that the cuff is at the same level as the heart. Make sure there is no kink in the hose. f) You can adjust the level of your arm by putting a cushion under your arm.
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Page 14: Measuring Your Blood Pressure
3.3 Measuring Your Blood Pressure After the cuff has been appropriately positioned, the measurement can begin: 1. Press the button to start the measurement. You will here 5 short beeps after the “ ” appears on the screen. The year and date will flash on the TIME PM screen stopping on the time. -
Page 15: Error Messages / Malfunctions
1. With the blood pressure monitor off, press and hold the button until appears on the screen, release the button. 2. While is flashing on the screen press the button again to clear all the values. You will hear a beep and the screen will then go back to displaying the time. -
Page 16: Care And Maintenance
1. Check the positioning of the cuff and cuff tension. The cuff The device frequently fails to should be snug but not tight. measure the blood pressure 2. Measure the blood pressure again, ensuring that you have values, or the values measured remained motionless for a sufficient amount of time to ensure are too low or too high. -
Page 17: Year Warranty
6. 4 Year Warranty BIOS Diagnostics Compact Blood Pressure Monitor has a 4 year warranty to be free of manufacturing defects for the life of the original owner. This warranty does not include the inflation system including the cuff and inflation bladder. - Page 18 Expected service life: 5 years Cuff life: 2 years Dimensions: 146 x 47 x 64 mm Reference to Standards: Device standard: IEC 60601-1-11 Measuring procedure: oscillometric, corresponding to Korotkoff method: Phase I systolic, Phase V diastolic Measurement range: Systolic: 60 to 255 mmHg; Diastolic: 40 to 200 mmHg pulse: 40 - 199 beats per minute Resolution: 1 mmHg...
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