HMM Diagnostics smartLABeasy User Manual

Wrist blood pressure monitor for self-control

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Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor for Self-Control
User Manual
Please read this manual thoroughly before first
using this device
HMM Diagnostics GmbH
D-69221 Dossenheim, Germany
www.hmm.info

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  • Page 1 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor for Self-Control User Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before first using this device HMM Diagnostics GmbH D-69221 Dossenheim, Germany www.hmm.info...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content I. Introduction Normal blood pressure fluctuation II. Your smartLAB easy ® Display & functions Product description Specifications Note III. Setup & Operating procedures Battery loading Applying the cuff Body posture during measurement Measuring process Reading values Displaying stored values...
  • Page 4 IV. Miscellaneous Knowledge on Blood Pressure Assessing high blood pressure for adults: Troubleshooting Maintenance Symbols Warranty...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    I. Introduction Thank you for using the smartLAB ® easy wrist-cuff blood pressure monitor. With this device you can easily control your blood-pressure values and pulse rate and store the measured data. Please read this manual thoroughly, be- fore first using your smartLAB easy wrist-cuff blood pressure monitor.
  • Page 6 Please always relax a minimum of 3 to 5 minutes between measurements to allow the blood circulation in your arm to recover. It is rare that you obtain identical blood pressure readings each time.
  • Page 7 Set Contents 1 smartLAB ® easy Blood Pressure Monitor 1 User Manual 1 smartLAB Blood Pressure Passport ® 1 smartLAB Plastic Box ® 1 Warranty card 2 „AAA“ batteries...
  • Page 8: Your Smartlab

    II. Your smartLAB easy ® Display & functions systolic diastolic unit battery lid pulse inflate to measure Memory Start pulse testing deflate to measure low battery cuff...
  • Page 9: Product Description

    Product description Based on oscillometric methodology and silicon integrated pressure sensor technology, blood pressure and heart rate can be measured automatically and non-invasively. The display will show blood pressure and pulse rate. The most recent 90 measurements will automatically be stored in the memory. Systolic and Diastolic are classified for your blood pressure respective.
  • Page 10: Note

    Note: 1. Stay quite, calm and rest for 5 minutes before blood pressure measurement. 2. The cuff should be placed at the same level as your heart. 3. During measurement, neither speak nor move your body and arm. 4. Measuring on same wrist for each measurement. 5.
  • Page 11 microwave oven, etc. 10. Patients with arrhytmia are not supposed to use this device. 11. Up to half an hour before every measurement you should not smoke, eat or do intensive phsyical exercise. 12. Please stay seated during measurement. 13. Please wear your smartLAB easy on the left wrist.
  • Page 12: Setup & Operating Procedures

    III. Setup & Operating procedures Battery loading • Open battery cover at the back of the monitor. • Load two “AAA” size batteries. Please pay attention to polarity. • Close the battery cover. When LCD shows battery symbol replace all batteries with new ones.
  • Page 13: Applying The Cuff

    Applying the cuff Place the cuff around a bare wrist 1-2cm above the wrist joint on the palm side of the wrist. • While seated, place the arm with the cuffed wrist in front of your body on a desk or table with the palm up. If the cuff is correctly placed, you can read the LCD display.
  • Page 14: Body Posture During Measurement

    Body posture during measurement Sitting Measurement – Recommended Position • Sit upright • Place palm upside in front of you on a flat surface such as a desk or table, with your elbow resting on a chair or table • The cuff should be at the same level as your heart. •...
  • Page 15: Measuring Process

    Measuring process • After you have applied the monitor to your wrist and you are in a comfortable sitting position, press the „START“ button. Your smartLAB ® easy will start with a self-test. All LCD parts will flash for 2 seconds. •...
  • Page 16 • After pressurization has been completed, the cuff will deflate gradually. The display will show the symbol. Your blood pressure value and pulse rate will be shown on the display. • During the measurement, when your pulse si- gnal is checked, the symbol „❤“ starts to flash.
  • Page 17: Reading Values

    Reading values The display will automatically show your sys- tolic and diastolic blood pressure values (in mmHg).Your pulse rate is displayed next to the „❤“ symbol. If you want to measure again, simply press the „START“ button. Note: You should wait 3-5 minutes after each measurement to let the blood circulation in your arm recover.
  • Page 18: Displaying Stored Values

    Displaying stored values Your smartLAB ® easy will save up to 90 measurement values. If you want to display the most recent value, press the „MEM“ button. The value will appear on the display. By continuously pressing the „MEM“ button you can scroll through the values stored on the monitor.
  • Page 19: Knowledge On Blood Pressure

    IV. Miscellaneous Knowledge on Blood Pressure Your heart is just like a pump which causes the blood to circulate through all vessels. As a result, the blood pressure is the pressure on the wall of the blood vessel pressed by blood. The output of blood from the heart when it is a systole is called systolic pressure.
  • Page 20 Vergleich zu norm. BD compare to normal BP Reason sytolic pressure diastolic pressure high high • • Drinking, smoking • • Excitement or sporting • • seeing a doctor, desire to urinate • • change of tem- high perature • •...
  • Page 21 The blood pressure is influenced by a variety of different factors, such as bodily circumstances or a wrong operation of the monitor. Some people even get nervous when seeing a doctor and that will make their blood pres- sure rise. Single measurements can not indicate the whole blood level, so you need not to be anxious for isolated higher or lower blood pressure results.
  • Page 22 Male Female Gender systolic diastolic systolic diastolic 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51-55 56-60 61-65...
  • Page 23: Assessing High Blood Pressure For Adults

    Assessing high blood pressure for adults: The following guidelines for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or gender) have been established by the World Health Organizati- on (WHO). Please note that other factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration. Consult your physician for accu- rate assessment.
  • Page 24 Hypertension: Various cardiovascular or kidney diseases can cause hypertension. Long- term hypertension can also cause pathological changes in heart, brain and kidney. These changes can lead to hypertension complications which are often diagnosed or treated too late. Low Blood Pressure: There are two kinds of minimum pressure: •...
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Shows abnormal results • Nervouseness or other acti- •Do not speak and take 2-3 vities during measurement deep breaths to realx • wrong position • Adjust position (refer to • some interference in in- manual) flation •...
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Problem Cause Remedy Abnormal results are displayed Cuff not tightened properly or Place and tighten cuff correct- position incorrect ly (refer to manual) Maintenance 1. Do not drop this monitor or subject it to strong impact. 2. Avoid high temperature and solarization. Do not immerse the monitor in water as this will result in damage to the monitor.
  • Page 27: Warranty

    Symbols Caution! Please read manual! Type-B Applied Parts Disposal information Warranty HMM Diagnostics GmbH products need to fulfill high quality requirements. Because of this reason, HMM Diagnostics GmbH gives a 2-year warranty by purchasing this smartLAB product. You can even extend the warranty from ®...
  • Page 28 Manufacturer: HMM Diagnostics GmbH Friedrichstr. 89 D-69221 Dossenheim, Germany mail: info@hmm.info www.hmm.info Weitere Informationen zu den smartLAB Produkten / ® More information on our smartLAB products: ® www.smartlab.org...

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