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- Page 1 ForaCare Suisse AG Blood Pressure Monitor and 2 in 1 Device FAQs Version: Rev 4.1 Release date: 08 Jul. 2019 Editor: Dean Chiu...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General Blood Pressure Meter Questions………………………………………………… Q1. What are the general features of FORA’s blood pressure monitor? .....4 Q2. How accurate is FORA’s Blood Pressure Monitor?…………………………………6 Q3. What are the recommended values for blood pressure?…………………………6 Q4.When I take measurements and never get the same reading, is the device inaccurate?................…………………………7 Q5.Are there differences between taking a blood pressure reading on the right arm vs. - Page 3 Q16. How do I clean my blood pressure monitor?…………………………………..12 Q17. How do I store my blood pressure monitor?………………………………………13 Common troubleshooting Q18. Is it normal that my blood pressure is variable?………………………………..13 Q19. What is the international standard of blood pressure?………………………….14 Q20. My blood pressure results appear to be abnormal – what should I do?………16 Q21.
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Page 4: General Blood Pressure Meter Questions
General Blood Pressure Meter Questions: Q1: What are the general features of FORA’s blood pressure monitor? ACTIVE WIRELESS Name DUO ultima DUO ultima Pro ACTIVE plus plus Model No. D40 a/b/g D40 Pro P30 Plus P30 Plus BT 2 in 1 Technology ... - Page 5 Diamond Name Basic Plus CUFF BP Model No. P31 Plus 2 in 1 Technology (BP + BG) IRB Technology AVG Technology Auscultatory Option Memory Capacity User Name Date/Time Indication Large Display & Operation Button All-in-one Button ...
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Page 6: Q2. How Accurate Is Fora's Blood Pressure Monitor
Q2: How accurate is FORA’s Blood Pressure Monitor? In order to ensure its accuracy, the FORA’s blood pressure monitor has passed the ESH 2010 validation (European Society of Hypertension 2010), which ensures its accuracy. The ESH international protocol compares results of the FORA’s device with those of a mercury manometer. -
Page 7: Q4.When I Take Measurements And Never Get The Same Reading, Is The Device Inaccurate
1. Definitions and classification of office blood pressure levels (mmHg) 2. Definitions of hypertension by office and out-of-office (Home) blood pressure levels Source: The European Society of Hypertension and European Society of Cardiology Task Force Members. 2013 ESH-ESC Practice Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension. Journal of Hypertension 2013, 31:1925–1938. -
Page 8: Left Arm
Average taken over multiple readings is more relevant than a single measurement. Therefore several measurements are necessary. (2) Some external elements can influence your blood pressure level: caffeine, tea, alcohol, tobacco, Stress, Emotional status and Physical activities. (3) Incorrect using way or cuff size of blood pressure monitor. (4) Timing of taking measurements. -
Page 9: As To Avoid Varied Readings
more important when it is very high. There is some evidence to suggest that, for example, a blood pressure of 180/120mmHg gives a greater risk of stroke or heart attack than 180/100mmHg. Q7: What are the things I need to check for before measuring my blood pressure so as to avoid varied readings? (1) Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol and tobacco for at least 30 minutes before the measurement. -
Page 10: Q9. What Is The Accurate Position To Measure My Blood Pressure
P30 plus, P30 Plus BT, P31 Plus, D40a/b/g and Diamond CUFF BP (P80) D40 Pro C. Leave a little free space between the arm and the cuff. You should be able to fit 2 fingers between them. D. Press the hook material firmly against the pile material. The top and bottom edges of the cuff should be tightened evenly around your upper arm. -
Page 11: Get The Direction About Using Auscultatory Mode
Q10: What is Auscultatory Mode? Which FORA’s Device can use it? Where we can get the direction about using Auscultatory Mode? This is the manual method involves applying a stethoscope to the arm and listening to the pulse while the air is slowly let out from the cuff (the Korotkoff method). -
Page 12: Q13. What Are The Cuff Sizes
Q13: What are the cuff sizes? There is a wide range of cuffs which come with our blood pressure monitors. The cuff size 24 ~ 43 cm (9.4~16.9 inches) fits almost all adults. Please contact us if you require a smaller size: 19~25 cm (7.5 ~ 9.8 inches) or medium: 25~35 (9.8 ~ 13.8 inches). -
Page 13: Q17. How Do I Store My Blood Pressure Monitor
Q17: How do I store my blood pressure monitor? (1) We highly recommended removing the batteries from the blood pressure monitor if you are not going to use the device for an extended period. Batteries may leak chemicals and damage your monitor. (2) Always store or transport the device in its original storage case. -
Page 14: Q19. What Is The International Standard Of Blood Pressure
Q19: What is the international standard of blood pressure? All FORA’s BPM follow the accuracy criteria for the International Protocol of the European Society for Hypertension (ESH), the British Hypertension Society (BHS) and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Standard. The specification of ESH international protocol 2010 is as following table: 14/17... - Page 15 http://www.dableducational.org/accuracy_criteria.html ESH: European Society of Hypertension (for EU) BSH: British Society of Hypertension (for UK) AAMI: Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (for USA) For a BPM to be considered as accurate, it must be subjected to formal validation protocols by independent investigators. The 3 bodies stated above are the 3 most widely accepted and recognised.
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Page 16: Q20. My Blood Pressure Results Appear To Be Abnormal - What Should I Do
Q20: My blood pressure results appear to be abnormal – what should I do? If you feel your blood pressure level is abnormal, please directly consult your doctor. You will get a proper diagnosis from him or her. Q21: What are the common measuring error reasons? Symptom Cause Solution... - Page 17 sitting or standing the supported table. The heart rate is 1. Movement during the 1. Do not move and repeat the higher/ lower than measurement. measurement. the user’s average 2. The measurement is taken 2. Rest at least 30 minutes rate.