Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction Features Important Information 1.2A Safety Information 1.2B Care of the Device About Blood Pressure Normal Blood Pressure Values Common Blood Pressure Questions and Answers Getting Started About the Blood Pressure Monitor About the LCD Screen Inserting the Batteries Using the Device Setting the Time and Date...
1. Introduction Designed for convenient and easy operation, the Rexall Premium Plus blood pressure monitor provides a TM/MC simple, yet accurate method to measure your blood pressure. Your blood pressure is an important parameter that can be used to monitor your health. This device enables you to monitor your blood pressure regularly, and maintain a record of your blood pressure measurements.
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risks (heart failure, stroke, angina) associated with “morning hypertension”. There is a typical rise in blood pressure during the physiological changes from sleep to arising for the day. and any physical activity, and in the absence of the urge to urinate. If this is not possible, try to take the measurements later in the morning, before you start any physical activity.
1.2B Care of the Device Do not Do not Do not disassemble the unit. using it. Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, high humidity or in places with a lot of dust. Do not use gasoline, thinner or similar solvents. Carefully remove spots on the cuff with a damp cloth and soap.
Systolic Diastolic Comment Less than Below 120 This range is considered “Normal” and ideal This range is considered “Pre-hypertension advancing into hypertension. This is in the hypertension range. Discuss with your health care treatments. Discuss with your medical professional, medication(s) and lifestyle 100 + higher Adopted From: Understanding and Managing your blood pressure;...
Your blood pressure also increases and decreases under the following circumstances b) Why is the doctor’s reading different from the reading taken at home? Your blood pressure can vary due to the environment (temperature, nervous condition). When measuring c) Why should I monitor blood pressure at home? One or two readings will not provide a true indication of your normal blood pressure.
Item Function Recorded blood pressure, heart rate and time are displayed here. Connect to adapter. Press to view the previously recorded data. Memory Button Press to start or stop recording your blood pressure. Press to set or view current date and time or to change the user. Time Button Cuff Connection Connect to the upper arm cuff here and place the cuff around your arm to...
3. Using the Device monitor. Follow the instructions carefully to get an accurate measurement of your blood pressure and pulse rate. 3.1 Setting the Time and Date time by pressing and holding down the setting. Press the button MONTH-DATE repeatedly to set the month, press the button to change to the date and press button repeatedly to set it, and then press the settings.
3.3A Tips on Taking Accurate Measurements In morning before breakfast, 2 hours after dinner, before taking Empty bladder (if necessary). medication. Avoid coffee and smoking within the Remain calm and quiet while the measurement is in process. before measuring. Take measurements on the non Do not speak while taking the dominant arm.
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c) Lay the cuff on the arm as illustrated. Make certain that the lower edge of the cuff Left arm Important: The small white arrow (Artery Mark) on the cuff must lie exactly tube over the artery which runs down the inner side of the arm. d) Tighten the cuff by pulling the end and close the cuff.
3.4 Measuring Your Blood Pressure After following the guidelines described in the previous section and placing the cuff around your upper arm, you are now ready to measure your blood pressure. Follow these steps to record your measurement. 1. Press the button to turn on the device and start measurement.
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(mmHg) 160-180 100-110 Orange 140-160 90-100 130-140 85-90 Yellow Yellow 120-130 80-85 Green World Health Organization 2003 The indicator bar raises according to your measurement. according to National Institute of Health (NIH) standards.
3.7 Viewing Previously Recorded Values The blood pressure monitor automatically stores your measurements with time and date. It can store up to 120 measurements for each of the 2 users. When more than 120 measurements are made, the oldest readings are deleted for that particular user to make space for the new ones.
4.1. Installation and Data Transmission a) Insert CD into CD ROM drive of your PC. The installation will start automatically. If not, buttons are disabled. During the connection, the device is completely controlled by the computer. 5. Error Messages / Mallfunctions If an error occurs during a measurement, a long beep followed by two short beeps is generated and the LCD displays the corresponding error code.
Malfunction Solution The display remains empty when the device is 1. Check batteries for correct polarity. switched on. The batteries are inserted. exchange them for new ones. The pressure does not rise even though the pump is Check the connection of the cuff tube and connect running.
7. Lifetime Guarantee Rexall blood pressure monitors have a lifetime warranty to be free of manufacturing defects for the life of TM/MC The cuff is warranted for two years. The warranty does not cover damage from misuse or tampering. If you have questions regarding the operation of your monitor call the...
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Measuring method: Oscillometric Pressure sensor: Capacitive Measuring range: SYS/DIA: Pulse: 40 to 200 beats per minute Cuff pressure display range: Memory: Automatically stores the last 120 measurements or 2 users (total 240) Measuring resolution: 1 mmHg Accuracy: Power source: Accessories: Technical alterations reserved Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device, especially the safety instructions, and keep the instruction manual for future use.
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